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Quote by Jorge Luis Borges

“I never reread what I've written. I'm far too afraid to feel ashamed of what I've done.”

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Jorge Luis Borges was an Argentine writer, poet, and literary critic. His works are known for their unique fantasy and philosophical thinking, which have had a profound impact on 20th-century literature. more

“Well, it seems like a miracle to be able to look forward-to-to see all the minutes in front of one come hopping along with something marvellous in them, instead of just[Pg 295] saying, Well, that one didn't actually hurt and the next may be quite bearable if only something beastly doesn't come pouncing out--”

Ifs Wells Looks May Seems Able Next Hurt Minutes Fronts Miracle Marvellous Bearable Beastly Hopping

Author:Dorothy L. Sayers

“When I heard, Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, I thought, Did he fall or was he pushed?”

Fall Heard Wall Sat Humpty Dumpty

Author:P. D. James

“Crime fiction confirms our belief, despite some evidence to the contrary, that we live in a rational, comprehensible, and moral universe.”

Universe Belief Fiction Moral Crime Evidence Contrary Rational Despite Crime Fiction

Author:P. D. James

“I don't see why escapist literature shouldn't also be a work of art.”

Art Literature Works Of Art Escapists

Book:Time to Be in Earnest

Source: Time to Be in Earnest

Quote by Jorge Luis Borges

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