Thomas Pynchon Quotes | Beyond Motive

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Thomas Pynchon, an American writer, is celebrated for his postmodern novels that defy conventional narrative structures and explore themes of paranoia, technology, and the nature of reality. His seminal works, such as "Gravity's Rainbow" and "The Crying of Lot 49," challenge readers to question the boundaries of knowledge and perception, establishing Pynchon as one of the most innovative and enigmatic voices in contemporary literature.

"If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don't have to worry about the answers."

Answers, Questions, Worry, Wrong

"There was no difference between the behavior of a god and the operations of pure chance."

God, Behavior, Chance, Difference

"She would give them order. She would create constellations."

"A screaming comes across the sky. It has happened before, but there is nothing to compare it to now."

Nothing, Now, Sky

"Hey, over here! Have your picture taken with a reclusive author! Today only, we'll throw in a free autograph! But wait, there's more!"

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