David Malouf Quotes

A collection of quotes by David Malouf.

David Malouf is an acclaimed Australian novelist, poet, and playwright. Born on March 20, 1934, in Brisbane, Queensland, Malouf completed his education at the University of Queensland and later pursued a career in teaching and academia. His diverse body of work explores themes of identity, memory, and Australian history, often drawing upon his own experiences growing up in Brisbane. Malouf has won numerous awards throughout his career, including the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award and the Commonwealth Writers' Prize. Highly regarded both in Australia and internationally, his works continue to captivate readers with their lyrical prose and profound insights.

So these things happen, deep in our lives. We do not speak o

So these things happen, deep in our lives. We do not speak of them. We hide them even from ourselves, but they do not leave us.

David Malouf

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