“For what does it mean to look at something, a real object in the real world, an animal, for example, and say that it is something other than what it is? It is to say that each thing leads a double life, at once in the world and in our minds, and that to deny either one of these lives is to kill the thing in both its lives at once.”
Quote by Paul Auster
Work
The Invention of Solitude
This book delves into the complexities of human solitude and the search for personal identity, offering a reflective and introspective look at the human condition. more
Author
Paul Auster
Paul Auster is an American author known for his unique narrative style and philosophical reflections. His works often explore themes of identity, memory, and reality, and have won him a wide audience. more
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