Milorad Pavić quotes

Milorad Pavić was a Serbian novelist, poet, and literary historian, most famous for his experimental and postmodern works. His novel "Dictionary of the Khazars" gained international acclaim for its inventive structure and narrative style. He is considered one of the most original writers of contemporary European literature. Here are 3 of his quotes:

When we read, it is not ours to absorb all that is written. Our thoughts are jealous and they constantly blank out the thoughts of others, for there is not room enough in us for two scents at one time.

Milorad Pavić

Houses are like books: so many of them around you, yet you only look at a few and visit or reside in fewer still.

Milorad Pavić