Nathanael West quotes

Numbers constitute the only universal language. (Nathanael West)
He read it for the same reason an animal tears at a wounded foot: to hurt the pain. View quote
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Only those who still have hope can benefit from tears. View quote
Nathanael West
At college, and perhaps for a year afterwards, they had believed in literature, had believed in Beauty and in personal expression as an absolute end. When they lost this belief, they lost everything. View quote
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He's an escapist. He wants to cultivate his interior garden. View quote
Nathanael West

Nathanael West

Occupation: Author
Quotes count: 5

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