"She teaches me that the world is made to be pounced on and enjoyed, and that there is absolutely no reason at all to hold back."

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Annie Ernaux

#World Quotes #Reason Quotes #Made Quotes

“I'm kind of proud of myself. I've been able to keep a certain grace about me, even in the times of disgrace and craziness.”
“I am naturally taciturn, and became a silent and attentive listener.”

Source : William Hamilton Maxwell (1833). “Stories of Waterloo”, p.4
“Any piece of knowledge I acquire today has a value at this moment exactly proportional to my skill to deal with it. Tomorrow, when I know more, I recall that piece of knowledge and use it better.”
“The man of petty ambition if invited to dinner will be eager to be set next his host.”
“My popularity plunged three years ago and I didn't try to court publicity.”
“It's best to give while your hand is still warm.”

Source : Philip Roth (2006). “Everyman”, p.188, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
“If I was to go to sleep before midnight, I would feel weird about myself, like I wasted a day. My most productive hours are between midnight and five.”
“Curled up in bed, Iâ€™m young in the old way.”

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