Is human nature basically good or evil? No economist can embark upon his profession without considering this question, and yet they all seem to. And they all seem to think human nature is basically good, or they wouldn't be surprised by the effects of deregulation.
Jane SmileyI had spent years thinking about one thing while I was doing another. I had, in fact, prided myself on being able to do two things at once.
Jane SmileyI have noticed before that there is a category of acquaintanceship that is not friendship or business or romance, but speculation, fascination.
Jane SmileyMy characters never die screaming in rage. They attempt to pull themselves back together and go on. And that's basically a conservative view of life.
Jane Smiley