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Doris Lessing

Doris Lessing (1919–2013) was a British novelist and Nobel laureate known for works such as The Golden Notebook and The Grass Is Singing. Her writing addressed feminism, colonialism and psychological insight, reflected in quotes urging decisive action despite difficult conditions.

Quotes: 2

Quotes by Doris Lessing

Whatever you're meant to do, do it now. The conditions are always impossible. — Doris Lessing

Act Now: Doing Meaningful Work Amid Impossible Conditions

Doris Lessing’s line does not celebrate recklessness; it exposes a perennial truth about the world’s frictions. If we wait for frictionless moments, we wait forever.

Created on: 9/27/2025

The joy of life consists in the exercise of one's energies, of one’s power, to be creative. — Doris Lessing

The Joy of Life Lies in Creativity and Energy - Doris Lessing

This quote emphasizes that true joy is found in actively engaging with life through the use of one’s abilities, talents, and efforts to create and contribute meaningfully.

Created on: 1/22/2025