Iris Murdoch was a British writer and philosopher, known for her novels that explored moral and ethical questions. One of her most acclaimed works is "Under the Net," a novel about a struggling writer named Jake Donaghue who embarks on a series of misadventures in London. The novel is often praised for its wit, humor, and intricate character development.
I hate solitude, but I’m afraid of intimacy.
Iris Murdoch – Under the Net
One of the secrets of a happy life is continuous small treats.
Iris Murdoch – Under the Net
All art is a struggle to be, in a particular sort of way, virtuous.
Iris Murdoch – Under the Net
I should never be afraid to die if I were certain I could always be buried in a place like this.
Iris Murdoch – Under the Net
Every man needs two women: a quiet home-maker, and a thrilling nymph.
Iris Murdoch – Under the Net
It is in the darkness that one finds the light.
Iris Murdoch – Under the Net
We can only learn to love by loving.
Iris Murdoch – Under the Net
In philosophy if you aren’t moving at a snail’s pace you aren’t moving at all.
Iris Murdoch – Under the Net
I daresay anything can be made holy by being sincerely worshipped.
Iris Murdoch – Under the Net
Freedom is not a tea-party, freedom is a war.
Iris Murdoch – Under the Net