Alexander Theroux Quotes | Beyond Motive

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Alexander Theroux is an American author known for his diverse body of work, including novels, essays, and short stories. His notable books include "Three Wives" and "The Primary Colors." Theroux's writing is characterized by its wit, complexity, and exploration of human nature. His contributions to contemporary literature have earned him recognition and a place among notable American writers.

"Hypocrisy is the essence of snobbery, but all snobbery is about the problem of belonging."

Hypocrisy, Snobbery

"Artists are never complete people. But if it's art that completes them, then what is taken away?"

Art, People, Artists

"There is no loneliness like that of a failed marriage."

Marriage, Loneliness

"Being natural is one of the most irritating poses I know in people."

"Silence is the unbearable repartee."

"It's true, you can never eat a pet you name. And anyway, it would be like a ventriloquist eating his dummy."

Pet, Eating, Name

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