58 Quotes by Susan Minot

There are aspects of love that I once undervalued. Kindness. Having a sort of honor when love is on the table.

A struggle, to the person experiencing it, is a struggle.

I first travelled to Africa at the end of 1996 and was immediately captivated. I had planned on a three-week trip, and I ended up staying two months.

Painting keeps me occupied in those moments when travel can be aimless and even disorienting. Mainly it is a way to register at least some of the new impressions of a foreign place, when its thrilling barrage can sometimes overwhelm you.

A lot of readers want characters to behave in a responsible way, or they want to understand the characters' dilemma and act, in a way, on their behalf.

People can have a variety of concerns at the same time. Even those undergoing grave or traumatic experiences will acknowledge the need for lightness or even entertainment.

Our concerns aren't always appropriate or morally elevated.

When I look through my sketchbooks, they bring back moments that I would otherwise have completely forgotten.

Between children and parents, there is a difficulty of seeing each other simply as people.