Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by Don DeLillo

Quote by Don DeLillo

“As belief shrinks from the world, it is more necessary than ever that someone believe. Wild-eyed men in caves. Nuns in black. Monks who do not speak. We are left to believe. Fools, children. Those who have abandoned belief must still believe in us. They are sure they are right not to believe but they know belief must not fade completely. Hell is when no one believes.”

Quote by Don DeLillo

Work

White Noise

Don DeLillo's 'White Noise' is a critically acclaimed work that delves into the complexities of modern American life. The story follows Jack, a professor of semiotics, and his family as they navigate the surreal and often absurd aspects of contemporary society. The novel is known for its exploration of themes such as consumerism, media influence, and the erosion of privacy in the digital age. more

Author

Don DeLillo
Don DeLillo

Don DeLillo is an American writer born on November 20, 1936. Known for his unique literary style and profound insights into modern society, his works often explore the impacts of technology, consumerism, and globalization. more

You May Also Like

“It is not disbelief that is dangerous to our society; it is belief.”

“The child learns to believe a host of things. I.e. it learns to act according to these beliefs. Bit by bit there forms a system of what is believed, and in that system some things stand unshakeably fast and some are more or less liable to shift. What stands fast does so, not because it is intrinsically obvious or convincing; it is rather held fast by what lies around it.”