Top Literature Quotes

  • Literature is like phosphorus: it shines with its maximum brilliance and the moment when it attempts to die. – Roland Barthes

    Literature is like phosphorus: it shines with its maximum brilliance and the moment when it attempts to die.– Roland Barthes

  • It’s a special form of scholarly neurosis,´ said Camel. `He’s no longer able to distinguish between life and literature.´ – David Lodge

    It’s a special form of scholarly neurosis,´ said Camel. `He’s no longer able to distinguish between life and literature.´– David Lodge

  • Literature is humanity’s broad-minded alter-ego, with room in its heart for monsters, even for you. It’s humanity without the judgement. – Glen Duncan

    Literature is humanity’s broad-minded alter-ego, with room in its heart for monsters, even for you. It’s humanity without the judgement.– Glen Duncan

  • Literature is the only art in which the audience performs the score. – Kurt Vonnegut Jr

    Literature is the only art in which the audience performs the score.– Kurt Vonnegut Jr

  • The world does not need more Christian literature. What it needs is more Christians writing good literature. – CS Lewis

    The world does not need more Christian literature. What it needs is more Christians writing good literature.– CS Lewis

  • literature was the best plaything that had ever been invented to make fun of people. – Gabriel Garca Mrquez

    literature was the best plaything that had ever been invented to make fun of people.– Gabriel Garca Mrquez

  • That’s what sofas are for: sit down, drink a cup of tea, talk of literature. At least that’s how I see it. – Sophie Divry

    That’s what sofas are for: sit down, drink a cup of tea, talk of literature. At least that’s how I see it.– Sophie Divry

  • In literature, you either create a classical or create a foam! There is no in between! – Mehmet Murat ildan

    In literature, you either create a classical or create a foam! There is no in between!– Mehmet Murat ildan

  • All literature and popular art contain themes that resonate with the audience. – Daniel Lambert

    All literature and popular art contain themes that resonate with the audience.– Daniel Lambert

  • Literature wasn’t intended to be about perfect people, it was about flaws, very real and very deep human flaws. – Erin McCarthy

    Literature wasn’t intended to be about perfect people, it was about flaws, very real and very deep human flaws.– Erin McCarthy