The Corrections Quotes

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Jonathan Franzen
“His problem consisted of a burning wish not to have done the things he'd done.”
Jonathan Franzen, The Corrections

Jonathan Franzen
“The shame and disorder in his house were like the shame and disorder in his head.”
Jonathan Franzen, The Corrections

Jonathan Franzen
“To be so vigorous and healthy and yet so nothing.
Jonathan Franzen, The Corrections

Jonathan Franzen
“E quando l'evento, il grosso cambiamento nella tua vita è semplicemente una presa di coscienza, non è strano? Non c'è assolutamente nulla di diverso, tranne il fatto che vedi le cose in un altro modo e di conseguenza sei meno impaurita e meno ansiosa e nel complesso più forte: non è sorprendente che una cosa completamente invisibile nella tua testa possa sembrarti più vera di qualunque altra cosa tu abbia mai provato prima?”
Jonathan Franzen, The Corrections

Jonathan Franzen
“I'm saying that children are not supposed to get along with their parents. Your parents are not supposed to be your best friends. There's supposed to be some element of rebellion. That's how you define yourself as a person.”
Jonathan Franzen, The Corrections

Jonathan Franzen
“Her life would have been easier if she hadn't loved him so much, but she couldn't help loving him. Just to look at him was to love him.”
Jonathan Franzen, The Corrections