Proust Quotes

After Proust, there are certain things that simply cannot be done again. He marks off for you the boundaries of your talent.
Francoise Sagan

Done, After, Cannot

I've read Proust and Stendhal. That keeps you in your place.
Francoise Sagan

Place, Read, Keeps

In a country like France, so ancient, their history is full of outstanding people, so they carry a heavy weight on their back. Who could write in French after Proust or Flaubert?
Manuel Puig

History, Country, After

I find it's impossible for me to read Proust.
Norman MacCaig

Find, Impossible, Read

Narrative art, the novel, from Murasaki to Proust, has produced great works of poetry.
Eugenio Montale

Great, Art, Poetry

My mother was right: When you've got nothing left, all you can do is get into silk underwear and start reading Proust.
Jane Birkin

Mother, Nothing, Start

Proust is a hero of mine. I read 'A la recherche' in one go, and I'm a very slow reader. It had an astonishing impact, reading it on my own and being my main company. I think Proust is the most intelligent person to ever have written a novel.
Edward St Aubyn

Person, Hero, Read

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