Barry Lopez Quotes

My faith is in my colleagues. And when I meet other writers, journalists, who've been doing this for a long time, trying to make us aware of what it is that we're living in, I put my faith in those people.
Barry Lopez

Faith, Time, Long

My function as a writer is to provide an atmosphere in which people can think wisely about what we're doing on this planet.
Barry Lopez

Writer, Planet, Function

People think that if you've written a book and somebody's given you a pat on the back then, you know, it's all - you're all settled, you know? You're going to be fine. I know that if I'm not confused, and really afraid, my work isn't going to be any good.
Barry Lopez

Work, Good, Book

There's so much to be afraid of.
Barry Lopez

We simply do not understand our place in the universe and have not the courage to admit it.
Barry Lopez

Courage, Understand, Place

When I sit at that typewriter, I have to be frightened of what I'm trying to do. I'm frightened by my own belief that I can actually get a story down on paper.
Barry Lopez

Down, Trying, Story

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Author

Born: January 6, 1945

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