Quotation (1st March 2005)
"Do not imagine that Art is something which is designed to give gentle uplift and self-confidence. Art is not a brassiere. At least, not in the English sense. But do not forget that brassiere is the French for life-jacket"
Julian Barnes (1946)
Flaubert's Parrot
Julian Barnes (1946)
Flaubert's Parrot


1 Comments:
'But do not forget that brassiere is the French for life-jacket'
Good tip if you're on a french boat and it's sinking fast!!
J
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