The trouble about man is twofold. He cannot learn truths which are too complicated; he forgets truths which are too simple. – Rebecca West
Any authentic work of art must start an argument between the artist and his audience. – Rebecca West
The main difference between men and women is that men are lunatics and women are idiots. – Rebecca West
Now different races and nationalities cherish different ideals of society that stink in each others nostrils with an offensiveness beyond the power of any but the most monstrous private deed. – Rebecca West