Anne Perry Quotes

A collection of quotes by Anne Perry.

Anne Perry is a British historical fiction author known for her gripping mysteries set during the Victorian era. Born on October 28, 1938, in London, England, she originally began writing under her birth name, Juliet Hulme. In 1954, she and her friend Pauline Parker were convicted of murder in New Zealand. After serving her sentence, she changed her name and became a successful writer. Perry is best known for her Thomas Pitt and William Monk series, both highly acclaimed and beloved by readers worldwide. Her novels often explore social issues and offer intricate plots with rich historical detail.

People only tell lies when the truth is disagreeable to them

People only tell lies when the truth is disagreeable to them, or frightens them, or to cover sin.

Anne Perry

Truth Sin Lie

I think it's a terrible thing to write and not enjoy it. It'

I think it's a terrible thing to write and not enjoy it. It's a sad thing. But of course a lot of people do work because they need to eat. And we all need to eat, but that's not the only reason to work. You couldn't have paid me not to write.

Anne Perry

Sad

... she knew in her heart that to be without optimism, that

... she knew in her heart that to be without optimism, that core of reasonless hope in the spirit rather than the brain, was a fatal flaw, the seed of death.

Anne Perry

Optimism