“Decisions, particularly important ones, have always made me sleepy, perhaps because I know that I will have to make them by instinct, and thinking things out is only what other people tell me I should do.”
Book:Pentimento
Quote by Lillian Hellman
Work
Pentimento
Pentimento is a work of fiction that delves into the complexities of personal remorse and the impact of one's creative endeavors on their life. more
Author
Lillian Hellman
Lillian Hellman was an American playwright and screenwriter, renowned for her dramatic works and political activism. Her plays frequently delved into themes of political intrigue and personal morality, making her a significant figure in American theater during the mid-20th century. more
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