“Old men when they begin to hear the last trumpet, on the morning breeze, often have a kind of absent-minded smile; like people listening. And their smiles are just politeness.”
Book:the hore's mouth
Quote by Joyce Cary
Work
the hore's mouth
This book delves into the enigmatic and eerie occurrences in a remote countryside, intertwining the lives of its inhabitants with ancient folklore and unexplained phenomena. more
Author
Joyce Cary
Joyce Cary was a British novelist known for his intricate explorations of human relationships and the social dynamics of his era. Born on December 7, 1888, in Bombay, India, Cary spent a significant part of his life in Nigeria before returning to England. His most celebrated novel, 'Mister Johnson,' was published in 1932 and is regarded as a classic of English literature. more
You May Also Like
“All art is bad, but modern art is the worst.”
Source: Triptych
Source: First trilogy: Herself surprised: To be a pilgrim. The horse's mouth
Source: Except the Lord
“Religion is organized to satisfy and guide the soul -- politics does the same thing for the body.”
Source: Selected essays
Source: act one
Source: act one
Source: act one
Source: act one
Source: act one