Harry Mulisch
Born: 07-28-1927
Harry Mulisch was a celebrated Dutch author known for his profound and intricate storytelling. Born in Haarlem in 1927, his diverse literary works often explore themes of history, philosophy, and morality. Mulisch's novel "The Discovery of Heaven" stands as a testament to his narrative prowess. Over his career, he received numerous accolades, solidifying his position as one of the Netherlands’ most influential writers of the 20th century.
Book summaries for books written by Harry Mulisch
Quotes
We are all born mad. Some remain so.
Love is the only thing that is not an illusion.
The past is not dead. In fact, it's not even past.
Life is too short to be lived in the shadow of fear.
The truth is a fragile thing, easily distorted and manipulated.
The past cannot be changed, but we can learn from it to create a better future.
Sometimes, the silence between two people speaks louder than words.
The difference between history and a story is this: in a story, the end is the end. But in history, the end is just the beginning.
In the end, you always go back to the people that were there in the beginning.
Sometimes, the truth is buried so deep that it’s not even a question of finding it. It’s a question of believing it.
We are all living in the past. We take a minute to know someone, one hour to like someone, and one day to love someone, but the whole life to forget someone.
The only thing we can be sure of in this life is that we can never be sure of anything.