William Styron said this quote

“ A great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted at the end. You live several lives while reading. ”

Famous Quotes of William Styron

Famous quotes of William Styron from the classy quote

See all

E quindi uscimmo a riveder le stelle.And so we came forth, and once again beheld the stars.

~ William Styron

William Styron Depression Hope Latin Stars

In De Rerum Natura, Lucretius pointed out a very central truth concerning the examined life. That is, that the man of science who concerns himself solely with science, who cannot enjoy and be enriched by art, is a misshapen man. An incomplete man.

~ William Styron

William Styron Art Literature Science Styron

The pain of severe depression is quite unimaginable to those who have not suffered it, and it kills in many instances because its anguish can no longer be borne. The prevention of many suicides will continue to be hindered until there is a general awareness of the nature of this pain.

~ William Styron

William Styron Anguish Awareness Depressed Depression Mental Health Mental Illness Pain Prevention Psychology Suffering Suicide

A disruption of the circadian cycle—the metabolic and glandular rhythms that are central to our workaday life—seems to be involved in many, if not most, cases of depression; this is why brutal insomnia so often occurs and is most likely why each day’s pattern of distress exhibits fairly predictable alternating periods of intensity and relief.

~ William Styron

William Styron Circadian Cycle Depressed Depression Health Insomnia Intensity Mental Health Mental Illness Psychology Relief Rhythm