They were still so young they hadn't learned to count the o… - Norman Maclean

" "
They were still so young they hadn't learned to count the odds and to sense they might owe the universe a tragedy.

Norman Maclean

This quote has a book source. Sign up to see titles and page references

English

Collect this quote

About Norman Maclean

Norman Fitzroy Maclean (December 23, 1902 – August 2, 1990) was an American author and scholar noted for his books A River Runs Through It and Other Stories (1976) and Young Men and Fire (1992).

Biography information from Wikiquote

Also Known As

Alternative Names: Norman Fitzroy Maclean

Full Quote All quotes from Norman Maclean Similar Quotes by other Originators

Originators like Norman Maclean:

Louise Erdrich Annie Dillard Willa Cather Jim Harrison John Crowley

Additional quotes by Norman Maclean

I did not know that stories of life are often more like rivers than books.

Sunrise is the time to feel that you will be able to find out how to help somebody close to you, who you think needs help even if he doesn't think so. At sunrise, everything is luminous, but not clear.

Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it.

They were still so young they hadn't learned to count the odds and to sense they might owe the universe a tragedy. - Norman Maclean

About Norman Maclean

Also Known As

Unlimited Quote Collections

Additional quotes by Norman Maclean

Try QuoteGPT