Quotes by Penelope Lively

Explore a curated collection of 5 quotes by Penelope Lively. 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.

It seems to me that anyone whose library consists of a Kindle lying on a table is some sort of bloodless nerd. — Penelope Lively
But however minimal, however threadbare, it (collective memory) is ballast of a kind. We all need that seven-eighths of — Penelope Lively
Unless I am a part of everything I am nothing. — Penelope Lively
We all act as hinges-fortuitous links between other people. — Penelope Lively
The consideration of change over the century is about loss, though I think that social change is gain rather than loss. — Penelope Lively