Logo
Quote by Manuel Puig
In a country like France, so ancient, their history is full of out

In a country like France, so ancient, their history is full of outstanding people, so they carry a heavy weight on their back. Who could write in French after Proust or Flaubert? – Manuel Puig

Other quotes by Manuel Puig

I like the beauty of Faulkners poetry. But I dont like his themes, not at all. – Manuel Puig

Category:
Beauty
Author
Manuel Puig
Read Quote

We should try to understand our innermost needs. We shouldnt use irony to reduce their power. – Manuel Puig

Category:
power
Author
Manuel Puig
Read Quote

For someone who writes fiction, in order to activate the imagination and the unconscious, its essential to be free. – Manuel Puig

Category:
Imagination
Author
Manuel Puig
Read Quote
Other Quotes from
History
category

Our historic imagination is at best slightly developed. We generalise and idealise the past egregiously. We set up little toys to stand as symbols for centuries and the complicated lives of countless individuals. – John Dewey, Characters and Events

Category:
History

Keeping books on social aid is capitalistic nonsense. I just use the money for the poor. I cant stop to count it. – Evita Peron

Category:
History

The true history of my administration will be written 50 years from now, and you and I will not be around to see it. – George W. Bush

Category:
History

The oppressed peoples can liberate themselves only through struggle. This is a simple and clear truth confirmed by history. – Kim Il-sung

Category:
History

Random Quotes

Its very strange that most people dont care if their knowledge of their family history only goes back three generations. – Doug Coupland

Category:
Family

He has Van Goghs ear for music. – Billy Wilder

Category:
Music

Parents need to teach their children principles of respect and acceptance. – Zachary Quinto

Category:
respect

My priorities are always going to be my husband and my family now. Thats a huge, huge thing. – Gwen Stefani

Category:
Family