Patricia Highsmith Quotes

A collection of quotes by Patricia Highsmith.

Patricia Highsmith (1921-1995) was an American novelist best known for her psychological thrillers and suspenseful novels. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, she later lived in New York City and Europe, which greatly influenced her writing. Highsmith's most famous work is "The Talented Mr. Ripley," featuring the compelling character Tom Ripley, which became a critically acclaimed film. Her novels often explored themes of identity, guilt, and obsession, and she is regarded as one of the pioneers of the psychological suspense genre. With her distinctive writing style and complex characters, Highsmith left a lasting impact on the literary world.

one blow in anger [would] kill, probably, a child from aged

one blow in anger [would] kill, probably, a child from aged two to eight. Those over eight would take two blows to kill.

Patricia Highsmith

Funny Children Crime Inspirational Murder Humour

Robert Walker as Bruno was excellent. He had elegance and hu

Robert Walker as Bruno was excellent. He had elegance and humor, and the proper fondness for his mother.

Patricia Highsmith

Humor

My imagination functions much better when I don't have to sp

My imagination functions much better when I don't have to speak to people.

Patricia Highsmith

Imagination

I have Graham Greene's telephone number, but I wouldn't drea

I have Graham Greene's telephone number, but I wouldn't dream of using it. I don't seek out writers because we all want to be alone.

Patricia Highsmith

Alone

For neither life nor nature cares if justice is ever done or

For neither life nor nature cares if justice is ever done or not.

Patricia Highsmith

Nature

I only know it takes weeks to recover, as if one had been in

I only know it takes weeks to recover, as if one had been in a car accident.

Patricia Highsmith

Car