“Did people ever stop changing? They surprised you with fresh pain. Sometimes they surprised you with happiness, but the pain was the sharper surprise. There was no way to protect yourself from it. People could always change and always hurt you. Of course it went in the other direction too, you could hurt them when you didn't intend it and that too was out of your control.”
Susan Minot is an American novelist known for her nuanced emotional descriptions and profound psychological insights. Her works often focus on female characters, exploring themes of love, family, and identity. Born on December 7, 1956, Minot graduated from Harvard University and her first novel, 'Evening,' was published in 1992 to widespread acclaim. more
“Whoever finishes a revolution only halfway, digs his own grave.”