Iain Pears Quote

This is a perfectly good picture. And if I didn't know you, I would be impressed and charmed. But I do know you.He thought some more, wondering whether he dared say precisely what he felt, for he knew he could never explain exactly why the idea came to him. It's the painting of a dutiful daughter, he said eventually, looking at her cautiously to see her reaction. You want to please. You are always aware of what the person looking at this picture will think of it. Because of that you've missed something important. Does that make sense?She thought, then nodded. All right, she said grudgingly and with just a touch of despair in her voice. You win.Julien grunted. Have another go, then. I shall come back and come back until you figure it out.And you'll know?You'll know. I will merely get the benefit of it.

Iain Pears

This is a perfectly good picture. And if I didn't know you, I would be impressed and charmed. But I do know you.He thought some more, wondering whether he dared say precisely what he felt, for he knew he could never explain exactly why the idea came to him. It's the painting of a dutiful daughter, he said eventually, looking at her cautiously to see her reaction. You want to please. You are always aware of what the person looking at this picture will think of it. Because of that you've missed something important. Does that make sense?She thought, then nodded. All right, she said grudgingly and with just a touch of despair in her voice. You win.Julien grunted. Have another go, then. I shall come back and come back until you figure it out.And you'll know?You'll know. I will merely get the benefit of it.

Related Quotes

About Iain Pears

Iain George Pears (born 8 August 1955) is an English art historian, novelist and journalist.