Paul Murray Quotes

A collection of quotes by Paul Murray.

Paul Murray is an Irish author known for his distinctive style of storytelling. Born in 1975, he achieved international acclaim with his debut novel, An Evening of Long Goodbyes, published in 2003. Murray's works often explore themes of identity, ambition, and the complexities of modern life, blending humor and satire with astute observations. His other notable works include Skippy Dies, which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2010, and The Mark and the Void. Murray's writing has garnered praise for its wit, engaging characters, and poignant reflections on the human condition.

Life makes fools of all of us sooner or later. But keep your

Life makes fools of all of us sooner or later. But keep your sense of humor and you'll at least be able to take your humiliations with some measure of grace. In the end, you know, its our own expectations that crush us.

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When you think about it, the Big Bang's a big like school, i

When you think about it, the Big Bang's a big like school, isn't it?...Well, I mean to say, one day we'll all leave here and become scientists and bank clerks and driving instructors and hotel managers -- the fabric of society, so to speak. But in the meantime, that fabric, that is to say, us, the , is crowded into one tiny little point where none of the laws of society applies, viz., this school.-Ruprecht

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