7 Quotes & Sayings By Penelope Fitzgerald

Penelope Fitzgerald is one of the foremost writers of her generation. Her works range from historical novels to the modern short story and from the Theatre of the Absurd to a brilliant reworking of King Lear. In addition to her own works, she has translated many of the most eminent modern writers from French and other European languages. She was made a Companion of Honour in 1999 Read more

She lives in London and France.

But time given to wishing for what can't be is...
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But time given to wishing for what can't be is not only spent, but wasted, and for all that we waste we shall be accountable. Penelope Fitzgerald
A good book is the precious life-blood of a master-spirit,...
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A good book is the precious life-blood of a master-spirit, embalmed and treasured up on purpose to a life beyond life, and as such it must surely be a necessary commodity. Penelope Fitzgerald
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What’s to become of us? We can’t go on like this.”“ Yes, we can go on like this, ” said Cesare. “We can go on exactly like this for the rest of our lives. Penelope Fitzgerald
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Opportunity, after all, is only another word for temptation. Penelope Fitzgerald
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Behind their dark glass, the mad own nothing. Penelope Fitzgerald
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On the whole, I think you should write biographies of those you admire and respect, and novels about human beings who you think are sadly mistaken. Penelope Fitzgerald