Andreï Makine quotes
Andreï Makine is a Russian-born French novelist acclaimed for his lyrical and evocative works. His literature often explores themes of memory, exile, and identity, bridging Russian and French cultural experiences. He has received numerous prestigious literary awards and continues to captivate readers with his storytelling. Here are 4 of his quotes:
People speak because they are afraid of silence. They speak mechanically whether aloud or to themselves. They are intoxicated by this vocal gruel that ensnares every object and every being. They talk about rain and fine weather; they talk about money, about love, about nothing. And even when they are talking about their most exalted love, they use words uttered a hundred times, threadbare phrases.
Andreï Makine
Andreï Makine
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Occupation: French Author
Born: September 10, 1957
Quotes count: 4
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