Joseph Epstein Quotes - Page 2
Joseph Epstein (2003). “Snobbery: The American Version”, p.40, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
The problem for me is that reading is, I won't say a sacred, but nevertheless a pretty serious act.
Joseph Epstein (1999). “Narcissus Leaves the Pool: Familiar Essays”, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Envy is never general, but always very particular - at least envy of the kind one feels strongly.
Joseph Epstein (2003). “Envy: The Seven Deadly Sins”, p.5, Oxford University Press
I should prefer to die laughing, and, on more than one occasion, thought I might.
Joseph Epstein (1979). “Familiar territory: observations on American life”, Oxford University Press