But novels are never about what they are about; that is, there is always deeper, or more general, significance. The author may not be aware of this till she is pretty far along with it. -Diane Johnson

 

But novels are never about what they are about; that is, there is always deeper, or more general, significance. The author may not be aware of this till she is pretty far along with it.


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This quote is just one of 9 total Diane Johnson quotes in our collection. Diane Johnson is known for saying 'But novels are never about what they are about; that is, there is always deeper, or more general, significance. The author may not be aware of this till she is pretty far along with it.' as well as some of the following quotes.

I told him, the kids and I are leaving, ... And I wanted him to come, and he said he was going to stay.

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I saw a white T-shirt and a blond head on the other side of the tree and honked the horn for about 10 seconds.

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I don't know why in the world you would want to turn Cream Ridge into suburbia. I tell people it's the best kept secret in New Jersey. -Diane Johnson
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I will miss being involved in the daily happening of young people and having the opportunity to see them mature.

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A chaplain is trained to talk to anybody of any faith, not to become the patient's minister. My own religion doesn't need to enter the conversation. I'm there as a friend; I'm there for the patient.

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But novels are never about what they are about; that is, there is always deeper, or more general, significance. The author may not be aware of this till she is pretty far along with it. -Diane Johnson
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We have kids who are following the race in Italy, Australia, in Iceland, just everywhere. It's really exciting.

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