Quotes by Julian Barnes

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Writer · English · 1946

English writer (born 1946)

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“The constant tug between nature and civilization is what keeps on our toes. Though of course, that did rather beg the question of how you defined nature and how you defined civilization.”

— Julian Barnes

civilization nature

“Some of the freckles I once loved are now closer to liver spots. But it’s still the eyes we look at, isn’t it? That’s where we found the other person, and find them still.”

— Julian Barnes

boredom contentment familiarity habit