“If you’ve been redeemed,” he said, “I wouldn’t want to be.” Then he turned his head to the window. He saw his pale reflection with the dark empty space outside coming through it. A boxcar roared past, chopping the empty space in two, and one of the women laughed. “Do you think I believe in Jesus?” he said, leaning toward her and speaking almost as if he were breathless. “Well I wouldn’t even if He existed. Even if He was on this train.”
Flannery O'Connor's Wise Blood is a darkly comic and deeply philosophical novel that delves into the life of Hazel Motes, a young man who rejects his religious upbringing and seeks meaning in a world devoid of faith. The story is set in the rural South and is characterized by its distinctive voice and rich prose, offering a poignant and unsettling exploration of human nature. more
Flannery O'Connor was an American writer known for her unique Southern background and profound religious themes. Her works often explore moral and religious issues through satire and humor, with her novels 'Wise Blood' and 'The Violent Bear It Away' being among her most famous. more
“The more you try to hide the truth the more you expose it.”
“Truth has never been conquered, not even by the mightiest armies.”
“If you point to truth, all liars will see are your fingers.”
“It had been the best decision of his life, and his footsteps lightened after that.”