Top 10 most inspiring quotes by Anthony Powell
- Growing old is like being increasingly penalized for a crime you haven’t committed.
- It is not what happens to people that is significant, but what they think happens to them.
- There is, after all, no pleasure like that given by a woman who really wants to see you.
- Writing is a combination of intangible creative fantasy and appallingly hard work.
- The latter’s boast that he had never read a book for pleasure in his life did not predispose me in his favour.
- One passes through the world knowing few, if any, of the important things about even the people with whom one has been from time to time in the closest intimacy.
- His mastery of the hard-luck story was of a kind never achieved by persons not wholly concentrated on themselves.
- An exceedingly well-informed report,’ said the general. ‘You have given yourself the trouble to go into matters thoroughly, I see. That is one of the secrets of success in life.
- Human relationships flourish and decay, quickly and silently, so that those concerned scarcely know how brittle, or how inflexible, the ties that bind them have become.
- Women may show some discrimination about whom they sleep with, but they’ll marry anybody.
Anthony Powell (1905–2000) was a distinguished English novelist best known for his twelve-volume literary masterpiece, “A Dance to the Music of Time.” Born on December 21, 1905, in London, Powell attended Eton College and later studied at Balliol College, Oxford. His early experiences in the literary world included working for a publisher and writing reviews.
Powell’s literary career gained momentum with the publication of his first novel, “Afternoon Men,” in 1931. However, it was “A Dance to the Music of Time,” a panoramic exploration of British society spanning from the 1920s to the 1970s, that solidified his reputation as a major literary figure. This magnum opus, composed of 12 interconnected novels, is celebrated for its intricate character development and keen observations on the human condition.
Throughout his life, Powell also worked as a literary critic, serving as an editor for publications such as Punch and The Daily Telegraph. In addition to his fiction, Powell authored several works of non-fiction, showcasing his wit and erudition.
Anthony Powell’s literary contributions were recognized with numerous honors, including a knighthood in 1988. He passed away on March 28, 2000, leaving behind a rich legacy of literature that continues to be appreciated for its insight into the complexities of social and personal relationships.
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