“Capitalism places every man in competition with his fellows for a share of the available wealth. A few people accumulate big piles, but most do not. The sense of community falls victim to this struggle.”
Book:Sixty stories
Quote by Donald Barthelme
Work
Sixty stories
This book is a compilation of various short stories, each offering unique perspectives and narratives. more
Author
Donald Barthelme
Donald Barthelme was an American author born on April 7, 1931, and passed away on July 23, 1989. Known for his unique literary style and experimental writing, Barthelme is considered one of the representatives of postmodernist literature. more
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“MTV has severely compromised surrealism, perhaps ruined it forever.”
“Doubt is a necessary precondition tomeaningful action. Fear is the great mover in the end.”
“Let me point out, if it has escaped your notice, that what an artist does, is fail.”
“I am never needlessly obscure - I am needfully obscure, when I am obscure.”
“No man's plenum, Mr. Quistgaard, is impervious to the awl of God's will.”
Source: Snow White