“One of the very important things that have to be learned around the time dying becomes a real prospect is to recognize those occasions when we have been useful in the world.”
Quote by Roger Rosenblatt
Work
The Man in the Water: Essays and Stories
This book is a compilation of thought-provoking essays and engaging short stories that delve into a range of subjects and storytelling techniques. more
Author
Roger Rosenblatt
Roger Rosenblatt is an American journalist born in 1940. He is known for his unique writing style and profound insights into news events. more
You May Also Like
Source: The Man in the Water: Essays and Stories
“Anytime you make a person into something other than himself, you make a monster.”
Source: The Man in the Water: Essays and Stories
“Time can be such a menace to a man. By this age do that; by that age do better.”
Source: The Man in the Water: Essays and Stories
Source: The Man in the Water: Essays and Stories
“Remote control. Ingenious contradiction of terms. Fits like a handshake. Aims like a gun.”
Source: The Man in the Water: Essays and Stories
“One thing for sure - a sheep is not a creature of the air.”
“It's nice to see that look of alarm on the faces of the others.”
“We don't deliberately set out to offend. Unless we feel it's justified.”