Alison Lurie Quotes

A collection of quotes by Alison Lurie.

Alison Lurie is an American author and academic, known for her insightful and humorous novels. Born on September 3, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois, Lurie grew up in a literary family and developed a passion for storytelling from an early age. She attended Radcliffe College and later pursued a successful career as a professor of English and American literature at Cornell University. Lurie's works often explore themes of feminism, relationships, and social dynamics, earning her critical acclaim and several prestigious awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1985 for her novel "Foreign Affairs."

We can lie in the language of dress or try to tell the truth

We can lie in the language of dress or try to tell the truth; but unless we are naked and bald, it is impossible to be silent.

Alison Lurie

Truth Language

There is a peculiar burning odor in the room, like explosive

There is a peculiar burning odor in the room, like explosives. the kitchen fills with smoke and the hot, sweet, ashy smell of scorched cookies. The war has begun.

Alison Lurie

War