Christopher Isherwood Quotes

A collection of quotes by Christopher Isherwood.

Christopher Isherwood (1904-1986) was an English-American novelist and playwright. He is best known for his vivid depictions of pre-World War II Berlin in his semi-autobiographical novel, "Goodbye to Berlin," which was later adapted into the musical "Cabaret." Isherwood's writing explored themes of sexuality and identity, often drawing from his own experiences as an openly gay man. His works, including "A Single Man" and "Mr. Norris Changes Trains," showcased his sharp wit and keen observation of social dynamics. A prominent figure in the literary and LGBTQ+ communities, Isherwood's contributions to literature continue to be celebrated today.

Life is not so bad if you have plenty of luck, a good physiq

Life is not so bad if you have plenty of luck, a good physique and not too much imagination

Christopher Isherwood


But your book is wrong, Mrs. Strunk, says George, when it te

But your book is wrong, Mrs. Strunk, says George, when it tells you that Jim is the substitute I found for a real son, a real kid brother, a real husband, a real wife. Jim wasn't a substitute for anything. And there is no substitute for Jim, if you'll forgive my saying so, anywhere.

Christopher Isherwood

Love Gay

What irritates me is the bland way people go around saying,

What irritates me is the bland way people go around saying, 'Oh, our attitude has changed. We don't dislike these people any more.' But by the strangest coincidence, they haven't taken away the injustice the laws are still on the books.

Christopher Isherwood

Attitude

Life is not so bad if you have plenty of luck, a good physiq

Life is not so bad if you have plenty of luck, a good physique, and not too much imagination.

Christopher Isherwood

Imagination