Existentialism is about being a saint without God; being your own hero, without all the sanction and support of religion or society. -Anita Brookner Religion
I was a teacher most of my life, which I loved. I had a very happy working life, and when I retired, I thought I must do something, and I've always read a lot of fiction - you learn so much from fiction. My sentimental education came mostly from fiction, I should say, so I thought I'd try. -Anita Brookner Teacher
The essence of romantic love is that wonderful beginning, after which sadness and impossibility may become the rule. -Anita Brookner Romantic
Existentialism is about being a saint without God; being your own hero, without all the sanction and support of religion or society. -Anita Brookner Society
