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
He wanted to cry aloud, not for himself, but for the words which could never be answered.
Hate was just a failure of the imagination.
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.
Sin is a poisonous thing, isn’t it?
Hate is the failure of imagination.
They had nothing to give but love.
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.
Pity was not enough, no; and yet he could do nothing else.
There were far worse punishments than physical pain.
He was a rotten apple, but there had been a time when he had been ripe and sweet.