Quotes by Malcolm Lowry, Under the Volcano

Explore a curated collection of 7 quotes by Malcolm Lowry, Under the Volcano. Discover timeless wisdom, insightful thoughts, and memorable words that have inspired readers around the world. Browse through the gallery below and click on any quote to read more.

When I should have been producing obscure volumes of verse entitled the Triumph of Humpty Dumpty or the Nose with the Lu — Malcolm Lowry, Under the Volcano
What use were his talons and fangs to the dying tiger? In the clutches, say, to make matters worse, of a boa-constrictor — Malcolm Lowry, Under the Volcano
Can't you see there's a determinism about the fate of nations? They all seem to get what they deserve in the long run. — Malcolm Lowry, Under the Volcano
I have resisted temptation for two and a half minutes at least: my redemption is sure. — Malcolm Lowry, Under the Volcano
Now you see what kind of creatures we are, Hugh. Eating things alive. That's what we do. How can you have much respect f — Malcolm Lowry, Under the Volcano
Far above him a few white clouds were racing windily after a pale gibbous moon. Drink all morning, they said to him, dri — Malcolm Lowry, Under the Volcano
The Consul looked at the sun. But he had lost the sun: it was not his sun. Like the truth, it was well-nigh impossible t — Malcolm Lowry, Under the Volcano