“I'm thinking how beautiful the world is, Eben; and how it keeps on being beautiful--no matter what happens to us. The spring comes year after year, for us, or Egypt; the sun goes down in the same green, lovely sky; the birds sing...for us, or yesterday...or for yesterday...or for tomorrow. It was never made for anything but beauty, Eben--whether we lived now, or long ago.”
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Robert Nathan (January 2, 1894 – May 25, 1985) was an American novelist, poet, and playwright. Born in New York City to a wealthy Jewish family, he attended Harvard University but left due to illness. Nathan wrote over 40 novels, blending fantasy with realism, including notable works such as Portrait of Jennie and The Bishop's Wife. His writing is known for its lyrical prose and philosophical themes. He was a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and worked as a screenwriter in Hollywood. Although his popularity waned in later years, Nathan is recognized for his unique contribution to American literature, bridging romanticism and modern psychological fiction. more
“Across the vacuum of body lies the valley of beauty.”
“Beauty is an early riser. It needs to put on makeup.”
“THINKING THAT ALL PT'S SHOULD HAVE ABS IS LIKE THINKING ALL MILLIONAIRES SHOULD DRIVE FERRARI'S”