The Innocence of Objects Quotes

“We don't need more museums that try to construct the historical narratives of a society, community, team, nation, state, tribe, company, or species. We all know that the ordinary, everyday stories of individuals are riches, more humane, and much more joyful.”
― Orhan Pamuk, The Innocence of Objects

“Remembering the past always comes with an image or a view attached.”
― Orhan Pamuk, The Innocence of Objects

“...man's sentimental attachment to objects is one of life's greatest consolations.”
― Orhan Pamuk, The Innocence of Objects

“Happiness is laughing together...”
― Orhan Pamuk, The Innocence of Objects

“The greatest happiness is when the eye discovers beauty where neither then mind conceived of nor the hand intended any.”
― Orhan Pamuk, The Innocence of Objects

“I always think that it's wrong to put images of my protagonists on the cover of my novels because readers can identify with characters only if they are given the chance to imagine them independently.”
― Orhan Pamuk, The Innocence of Objects