Welcome to our compilation of insightful quotes by the acclaimed Irish author, Edna O’Brien. Renowned for her lyrical prose and keen observations of the human condition, O’Brien’s words resonate with depth and emotional resonance. With a career spanning over six decades, she has captivated readers worldwide with her exploration of themes such as identity, love, and the complexities of relationships.
Through her novels, short stories, and plays, Edna O’Brien has crafted narratives that delve into the intricacies of the human psyche, often shedding light on the challenges faced by women in patriarchal societies. Her writing is marked by its vivid imagery, poetic language, and profound understanding of the nuances of human emotions. As a fearless voice in literature, O’Brien has confronted taboo subjects with grace and honesty, challenging societal norms and inspiring generations of writers.
In every question and every remark tossed back and forth between lovers who have not played out the last fugue, there is one question and it is this: ‘Is there someone new?’ Edna O’Brien
Writers really live in the mind and in hotels of the soul. Edna O’Brien
The vote means nothing to women. We should be armed. Edna O’Brien
My hand does the work and I don’t have to think; in fact, were I to think, it would stop the flow. It’s like a dam in the brain that bursts. Edna O’Brien
Countries are either mothers or fathers, and engender the emotional bristle secretly reserved for either sire. Edna O’Brien
I have some women friends but I prefer men. Don’t trust women. There is a built-in competition between women. Edna O’Brien
I’m an Irish Catholic and I have a long iceberg of guilt. Edna O’Brien
I am obsessive, also I am industrious. Besides, the time when you are most alive and most aware is in childhood and one is trying to recapture that heightened awareness. Edna O’Brien
Recollection is not something that I can summon up, it simply comes and I am the servant of it. Edna O’Brien
Writing is like carrying a fetus. Edna O’Brien