David Liss quotes

David Liss is a renowned author known for his historical fiction novels. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, David's work has garnered critical acclaim and a loyal following. His novels, which often delve into the darker side of history, are captivating and immersive, drawing readers in with rich characters and intricate plots. Whether it's exploring the seedy underbelly of 18th-century London or uncovering the mysteries of the past, David's writing is always engaging and thought-provoking. Follow David Liss for your next must-read historical fiction novel.

There will always be a storm. You may be rained on or cause the rain yourself. I much prefer the latter.

- David Liss

I enjoy my pettiness with a dose of wit.

- David Liss

At what point, I wondered, does silence become complicity?

- David Liss

It is one thing to accept that one is powerless to stop the suffering in the world, but quite another to benefit from what brings misery to others.

- David Liss

In 1985 I'd never seen a mullet before, had no idea what a mullet was, what it was called, or why someone might choose to endure such a thing except for the simple pleasure that comes from having two haircuts on one head. All I knew was that it looked monumentally stupid.

- David Liss

Choices are in our power, but consequences are not.

- David Liss