Quotes by Truman Capote

Truman Capote was a groundbreaking American author known for his sharp wit and distinct narrative style, which blended journalism and fiction. Born on September 30, 1924, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Capote rose to fame with his novella "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and the true crime masterpiece "In Cold Blood," which revolutionized the genre. His life was marked by flamboyance and controversy, and he became a prominent figure in the literary and social spheres of the mid-20th century. Capote's legacy endures as a testament to his innovative storytelling and deep insights into the human condition.

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"I believe more in the scissors than I do in the pencil."

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"Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor."

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"Friendship is a pretty full-time occupation if you really are friendly with somebody. You can't have too many friends because then you're just not really friends."

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"Life is a moderately good play with a badly written third act."

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"Love, having no geography, knows no boundaries."

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"Love is a chain of love as nature is a chain of life."

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"Venice is like eating an entire box of chocolate liqueurs in one go."

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"Writing stopped being fun when I discovered the difference between good writing and bad and, even more terrifying, the difference between it and true art. And after that, the whip came down."

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