Graham Greene
Born: 10-01-1904
Graham Greene was a renowned British novelist, journalist, and playwright known for his literary works that often explore themes of morality and political intrigue. Born in 1904, Greene's prolific career included classics like "The Quiet American" and "The End of the Affair." His writing deftly combines elements of thriller and philosophical exploration, earning him critical acclaim and a lasting legacy in 20th-century literature. Greene passed away in 1991.
Book summaries for books written by Graham Greene
Quotes
Sin is a poisonous thing, isn’t it?
You can't conceive, my child, nor can I or anyone the ... appalling ... strangeness of the mercy of God.
Hate was not in him; only a great weariness.
They had nothing to give but love.
Hate is the failure of imagination.
Hate was just a failure of the imagination.
He wanted to cry aloud, not for himself, but for the words which could never be answered.
Love. That was what he wanted.
Pity was not enough, no; and yet he could do nothing else.
His failure was over. He could be a good man again.
The final sense of love is death.
To be believed in is the best thing that happens to us; many times, it is the rarest.