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Paul Theroux Quotes

Paul Theroux quotes

American Novelist April 10, 1941

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Paul Theroux quote: "I have seldom heard a train go by and not wished I was on it."
I have seldom heard a train go by and not wished I was on it. Paul Theroux
Paul Theroux quote: "Hawaii is not a state of mind, but a state of grace."
Hawaii is not a state of mind, but a state of grace. Paul Theroux
Paul Theroux quote: "Ambassador Noyes had another trait I had noticed in many..."
Ambassador Noyes had another trait I had noticed in many slow-witted people: he was tremendously interested in philosophy. Paul Theroux
Paul Theroux quote: "All journeys were return journeys"
All journeys were return journeys Paul Theroux
Paul Theroux quote: "My house is a place I have spent many years improving to the..."
My house is a place I have spent many years improving to the point where I have no desire to leave it. Paul Theroux
Paul Theroux quote: "The more you write, the more you're capable of writing."
The more you write, the more you're capable of writing. Paul Theroux
Paul Theroux quote: "When I went to Hong Kong, I knew at once I wanted to write a..."
When I went to Hong Kong, I knew at once I wanted to write a story set there. Paul Theroux
Paul Theroux quote: "The measure of civilized behavior is compassion."
The measure of civilized behavior is compassion. Paul Theroux
Paul Theroux quote: "The pleasure a reader gets is often equal to the pleasure a..."
The pleasure a reader gets is often equal to the pleasure a writer is given. Paul Theroux
Paul Theroux quote: "I always found myself in the company of Australians, who were..."
I always found myself in the company of Australians, who were like a reminder that I'd touched bottom. Paul Theroux
Paul Theroux quote: "a society without jaywalkers might indicate a society without..."
...a society without jaywalkers might indicate a society without artists. Paul Theroux
Paul Theroux quote: "Although I'm not fluent in sign language by a long way, I..."
Although I'm not fluent in sign language by a long way, I could have a fairly decent conversation. Paul Theroux
Paul Theroux quote: "A novel captures essence that is not possible in any other form."
A novel captures essence that is not possible in any other form. Paul Theroux
Paul Theroux quote: "Gain a modest reputation for being unreliable and you will..."
Gain a modest reputation for being unreliable and you will never be asked to do a thing. Paul Theroux
Paul Theroux quote: "I cannot make my days longer so I strive to make them better."
I cannot make my days longer so I strive to make them better. Paul Theroux

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