Historical Quotes by Allegra Goodman

“On the third day, she smelled the fruit as soon as she came in. She followed the scent to the kitchen, and the peach…

— Allegra Goodman

“She herself vacillated when it came to belief. She did not particularly believe in God. Or, rather, she didn't believe in a particular God.…

— Allegra Goodman

Know your literary tradition, savor it, steal from it, but when you sit down to write, forget about worshiping greatness and fetishizing masterpieces.

— Allegra Goodman

“Sandra turned to the page with the title "Toklas' Hashich Fudge." The original hashish brownies. 'Peppercorns, nutmeg, cinnamon, coriander, stone dates, dried figs, shelled…

— Allegra Goodman

“Giddy with each other and the wine, they strolled outside through the Presidio, the old fort now housing restaurants and galleries. Jess explained that…

— Allegra Goodman

“How sad, he thought, that desire found new objects but did not abate, that when it came to longing there was no end.”

— Allegra Goodman

“There were three wedding cakes, curious and historical but tasty, each labeled with a calligraphed card: "Plumb Cake" with currants, nutmeg, mace, cinnamon, salt,…

— Allegra Goodman

“When I first enjoyed this superb view, one glowing April day," Jess read aloud, "from the summit of the Pacheco Pass, the Central Valley,…

— Allegra Goodman

“The wines were great, and better by the minute, even as the drinkers softened. Just as wines opened at the table, so the friends'…

— Allegra Goodman

“Who are you? She asked silently, as she laid away the collector's quotations, his drawings, his scraps of famous poetry: "Come live with me…

— Allegra Goodman

“She was surprised because she was Emily, and she did not share Jonathan's frank assessment of coworkers as losers, whiners, bozos, sharks. No, she…

— Allegra Goodman

I do not think novels are necessarily more worthwhile than games. A novel can be a trivial waste of time, and a game can…

— Allegra Goodman