“Time spent in a casino is time given to death, a foretaste of the hour when one's flesh will be diverted to the purposes of the worm and not of the will.”
Quote by Rebecca West
Work
The Strange Necessity: Essays and Reviews
This book is a compilation of thoughtful essays and critical reviews that delve into a wide range of subjects, offering insights and perspectives on different aspects of life, culture, and thought. more
Author
Rebecca West
Rebecca West, born Cecil William James on December 21, 1892, and died on March 15, 1983, was a prominent British author of the 20th century. Known for her profound social insight and unique literary style, she left a lasting impact on the world of literature. more
You May Also Like
Source: Black lamb and grey falcon: a journey through Yugoslavia
“Literature must be an analysis of experience and a synthesis of the findings into a unity.”
Source: The New Meaning of Treason
“God has blessed me with the capacity to meditate even while I am talking.”
“I'm not a weight lifter. I'm a seeker. Weight lifting is so insignificant in my life.”
“If you depend on God's grace there is no such thing as impossible.”