“It would be convenient if one could redesign the past, change a few things here and there, like certain acts of outrageous stupidity, but if one could do that, the past would always be in motion. It would never settle down finally to days of solid marble.”
Browse quotes and source details for this work. more
Richard Brautigan was an influential American novelist born on January 30, 1935, and died on September 14, 1984. Known for his unique literary style and profound depiction of the natural environment, he is considered one of the key figures of the Beat Generation and the Post-Beat Generation. more
“The motel smelled like rust and regret.”
“Do not regret at unfair people. Just stay fair to show yourself to be apart from them.”
“If I weighed my actions further in the past, the regret might kill me.”
“Had he known what he knew now, he would definitely do things differently.”
“I fear the birds will be able to love you better than I have.”