Literature Quotes

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

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"Stories connect us across all differences."
Big Bird
E
"Elmo believes that books open up whole new worlds!"
Elmo
C
"Cookie book me favorite book. Has picture of cookie."
Cookie Monster
C
"Literature best when describe cookie in detail."
Cookie Monster
E
"Elmo read book and learn new thing. Book wonderful!"
Elmo
C
"Literature best when read while eating cookie"
Cookie Monster
C
"Literature pale compare to poetry of cookie"
Cookie Monster
E
"Story and book help Elmo learn about world."
Elmo
E
"Story teach Elmo important lesson about life."
Elmo
R
"Literature lets us live a thousand lives."
Riley
D
"Literature can be wonderful if it doesn't describe anything too revolting."
Disgust
D
"Literature should transport you somewhere better, not somewhere revolting."
Disgust
S
"Literature speaks to sadness in ways nothing else can."
Sadness
D
"Literature is best when it's well-written and well-presented."
Disgust
D
"Literature connects us across time and experience."
Disgust
S
"Other emotions miss the poetry in pain."
Sadness
S
"The saddest stories are often the truest ones."
Sadness
J
"Literature opens doors to new worlds."
Joy
J
"Stories stay with us forever."
Joy
S
"Every tear tells a story worth listening to."
Sadness
J
"Literature opens windows to infinite worlds."
Joy
J
"Stories connect us across time and space."
Joy
S
"Literature celebrates suffering."
Sadness
R
"I've read every file. I know every story."
Roz
R
"Literature bores me. Give me a good memo."
Roz
C
"Literature opens doors to different worlds and perspectives."
Celia
C
"Literature teaches empathy through other lives."
Celia
R
"Literature can't fix real life problems."
Roz
C
"Literature speaks to the soul in ways nothing else can."
Celia
C
"Literature is a window into other souls."
Celia