A minor key

by Russ Roberts on June 11, 2009

in Books

Mark Helprin on William Jovanovich, the publisher:

He was brilliant, courageous, far-seeing, daring, and deep. Unlike many of his shallow counterparts, he was aware that mortality gives to our lives, no matter how glorious, a signature in a minor key.

Comments

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Rafi June 11, 2009 at 1:31 pm

Great quote.

Michael Reed June 11, 2009 at 1:54 pm

Can't wait to hear your interview with him. He is one of my favorite writers, and "Digital Barbarians" is simply outstanding.

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