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Quote by Alan Bennett

“... Once I start a book I finish it. That was the way one was brought up. Books, bread and butter, mashed potato - one finishes what's on one's plate. That's always been my philosophy.”

Book:The Uncommon Reader

Work

The Uncommon Reader

This book follows the story of a British monarch who discovers the joy and complexity of literature, leading to significant personal growth and change. more

Author

Alan Bennett

Alan Bennett, a British playwright, screenwriter, and actor, was born on May 9, 1934. Known for his humor and satire, his works include 'The History Boys' and 'The Lady in the Van'. more

“Authors, she soon decided, were probably best met within the pages of their novels, and were as much creatures of the reader's imagination as the characters in their books. Nor did they seem to think one had done them a kindness by reading their writings. Rather they had done one the kindness by writing them.”

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Book:The Uncommon Reader

Source: The Uncommon Reader

“You know, bicycling isn't just a matter of balance," I said. "it's a matter of faith. You can keep upright only by moving forward. You have to have your eyes on the goal, not the ground. I'm going to call that the Bicyclist's Philosophy of Life.”

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Author:Susan Vreeland

“He and I had a bridge that no one else traveled that made us artistic lovers, passionate without a touch of the flesh. He made me thrive, and valuing that, I could do nothing that would endanger it.”

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Book:Clara and Mr. Tiffany: A Novel

Source: Clara and Mr. Tiffany: A Novel

“This mountain is so formed that it is always wearisome when one begins the ascent, but becomes easier the higher one climbs.”