Quote by Philip Roth

I cannot and do not live in the world of discretion, not as a writer, anyway. I would prefer to, I assure you -- it would make life easier. But discretion is, unfortunately, not for novelists.

I cannot and do not live in the world of discretion, not as

Summary

In this quote, the speaker acknowledges their longing for a life of discretion, as it would bring them comfort and simplicity. However, they assert that this is not possible for writers, specifically novelists. They imply that writers, by nature, are unable to live discreetly due to their dedication to capturing and expressing the depths of human experience. As creators, they feel compelled to embrace the lack of discretion and instead expose the truths and complexities of life through their work.

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By Philip Roth

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