Pleasure resorts are like film stars and royalty... embarrassed by the figures they cut in the fantasies of people who have never met them. (The Habit of Loving)
Doris Lessing quote Think wrongly, if you please, but in all cases think for yourself.
Doris Lessing quote What is a hero without love for mankind.
Doris Lessing quote What's terrible is to pretend that second-rate is first-rate. To pretend that you don't need love when you do; or you like your work when you know quite well you're capable of better.
Doris Lessing quote In the writing process, the more a story cooks, the better.
Doris Lessing quote In university they don't tell you that the greater part of the law is learning to tolerate fools.
Doris Lessing quote It is the mark of great people to treat trifles as trifles and important matters as important.
Doris Lessing quote Some people obtain fame, others deserve it.
Doris Lessing quote Biography
English writer, 1919-
