The lessons taught in great books are misleading. The commerce in life is rarely so simple and never so just. — Anita Brookner
There are moments when you feel free, moments when you have energy, moments when you have hope — Anita Brookner
What is interesting about self-analysis is that it leads nowhere – it is an art form in itself. — Anita Brookner
Writing novels preserves you in a state of innocence – a lot passes you by – simply because your attention is otherwise diverted. — Anita Brookner
You have no idea how promising the world begins to look once you have decided to have it all for yourself. — Anita Brookner
You never know what you will learn till you start writing. Then you discover truths you never knew existed. — Anita Brookner