“Maybe there are times when an honest hatred serves us better than love corrupted by sentimentality, meretriciousness, sententiousness, cuteness.”
Quote by Walker Percy
Work
Signposts in a Strange Land
This book delves into the experiences of individuals navigating a foreign landscape, reflecting on their place within it and the challenges they face in understanding their own identities. more
Author
Walker Percy
Walker Percy was an American author known for his philosophical novels, which often explore themes of human existence, religious faith, and the absurdity of modern life. He was born on May 28, 1916, and passed away on May 10, 1990. more
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