“the process of reading is reciprocal; the book is no more than a formula, to be furnished out with images out of the reader's mind.”
Quote by Elizabeth Bowen
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Elizabeth Bowen
Elizabeth Bowen was an Irish-born British novelist known for her intricate psychological portrayals and profound insights into British society from the late Victorian era to the mid-20th century. Her works often focus on female characters, exploring themes of family, love, class, and identity. more
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“Revenge was a very wild kind of justice.”
Source: The Collected Stories of Elizabeth Bowen
“What I have found is, anything one keeps hidden should now and then be hidden somewhere else.”
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“Silences can be as different as sounds.”
Source: Collected Impressions
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“We desert those who desert us; we cannot afford to suffer; we must live how we can.”
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“Someone soon to start on a journey is always a little holy.”
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“one should discuss one's difficulties only when they are over.”