Peter Greenaway Quotes

A collection of quotes by Peter Greenaway.

Peter Greenaway is a renowned British filmmaker, writer, and visual artist. Born in 1942 in Newport, Wales, he is best known for his avant-garde and visually stunning films. With a background in painting and cinema, Greenaway's works often explore complex narratives, interweaving art, history, and philosophy. Some of his notable films include "The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover" (1989) and "The Pillow Book" (1996). His distinctive style incorporates intricate compositions, meticulous attention to detail, and a deep appreciation for the visual medium. Greenaway continues to push the boundaries of filmmaking, earning critical acclaim and captivating audiences worldwide.

The major sweep of this book's living is too often marred by

The major sweep of this book's living is too often marred by qualifying. It is hedged about with ifs and buts and if onlys and howevers, excuses for a life that is about to shut its covers for the last time and then crumple into dust in an unseen and never-to-be-remembered library.

Peter Greenaway

Life Time Thetimes

One of my heroes, almost necessarily from what I'm saying, o

One of my heroes, almost necessarily from what I'm saying, of course, is Borges, who is a supreme master of doing thing -- being a data bank -- and the beauty of this economy is that he could have written War and Peace in three or four pages; who knows, it might have been a better book.

Peter Greenaway

War Beauty Peace Heroes

I am certain that there are two things in life which are dep

I am certain that there are two things in life which are dependable -- the delights of the flesh and the delights of literature. I have had the good fortune to bring them together and enjoy them together in full quantity.

Peter Greenaway

Life Fortune Literature