Literature Quotes

Books change lives. Authors and readers reflect on the power of the written word.

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"Literature allows us to experience lives beyond our own."
Jadzia Dax
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"Literature connects us across time and space."
Jadzia Dax
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"Literature teaches us about people and life."
Miles O'Brien
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"Literature preserves the wisdom of those who came before us."
Odo
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"Literature connects us across time and space."
Odo
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"The written word is far more dangerous than any weapon ever forged."
Garak
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"In literature, we find ourselves reflected and transformed."
Garak
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"Literature allows us to live a thousand lives through others' stories."
Julian Bashir
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"Literature is the mirror in which we see ourselves reflected."
Julian Bashir
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"Literature is fine if someone's buying it."
Quark
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"Literature connects us across time and experience."
Kes
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"Literature gives voice to the voiceless."
Kes
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"Books are windows into other minds and worlds."
Kira Nerys
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"Stories have power to change minds."
Kira Nerys
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"Literature celebrates those of refined taste and intellect."
Neelix
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"Literature reflects the values of truly civilized beings."
Neelix
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"Literature keeps alive the voices of those who came before."
Jadzia Dax
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"Literature connects past selves to present selves through eternal words."
Jadzia Dax
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"Reading expands our understanding of ourselves and others."
Chakotay
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"Literature opens doors to worlds we've never seen."
Kes
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"Literature preserves human thought across centuries."
Seven of Nine
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"Literature is where your species speaks its truth."
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"Literature is where your species becomes honest."
Q
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"Literature allows us to live a thousand different lives."
Geordi La Forge
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"Books are doorways to infinite worlds."
Geordi La Forge
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"Literature preserves the essence of civilizations."
Neelix
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"Literature connects us across time and space."
Neelix
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"Literature preserves the wisdom of ages."
Tuvok
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"Literature teaches empathy across time and culture."
Tuvok
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"Literature preserves the wisdom of those before us."
Chakotay