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Quotes from Small World — David Lodge

1935–2025 England

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I respect a man who can recognize a quotation. It's a dying art.

Small World (1984)

I'm a bit of a deconstructionist myself. It's kind of exciting – the last intellectual thrill left. Like sawing through the branch you're sitting on.

Small World (1984)

That's the attraction of the conference circuit: it's a way of converting work into play, combining professionalism with tourism, and all at someone else's expense. Write a paper and see the world! I'm Jane Austen – fly me!

Small World (1984)

Language is the net that holds thought trapped within a particular culture. But if one could only strike the ball with sufficient force, with perfect timing, it would perhaps break through the netting, continue on its course, never fall to earth, but go into orbit around the world.

Small World (1984)

Attribution

Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: David Lodge (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.