Literature Quotes
Books change lives. Authors and readers reflect on the power of the written word.
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"Great stories shape who we become"Troy Barnes
"Stories are how we make sense of life"Troy Barnes
"Literature teaches empathy through other people's stories."Annie Edison
"A writer's job is to hold up a mirror to society."Tom Jeter
"Literature teaches you how to write; life teaches you what to write about."Tom Jeter
"Literature is superior because you can reread and catch details."Abed Nadir
"Literature beats film because you're directing it in your head."Abed Nadir
"Literature opens doors to new worlds, unlike my office which mostly stays locked."Dean Pelton
"Literature teaches empathy, I teach policy and procedure."Dean Pelton
"Literature opens doors to worlds and perspectives we never knew existed."Shirley Bennett
"Literature is a mirror to the human soul."Shirley Bennett
"Literature is for people who can't afford cable."Pierce Hawthorne
"Literature keeps us from being alone in the dark."Jack Rudolph
"Literature is how we become less lonely."Jack Rudolph
"Literature gives voice to the voiceless."Jeff Winger
"Literature opens doors to infinite worlds."Jeff Winger
"Literature teaches us that we're not alone in our struggles."Britta Perry
"Literature opens doors to worlds you never knew existed"Troy Barnes
"Good literature changes how you see the world"Troy Barnes
"Literature saves lives—I really believe that."Danny Tripp
"Literature shows us who we are through who we aren't."Danny Tripp
"Literature opens doors to worlds we never knew existed."Shirley Bennett
"Literature taught me that people are more interesting than reality."Abed Nadir
"Literature comes alive when you're the author of your own story."Dean Pelton
"In literature, the protagonist always gets what they deserve - I'm the protagonist."Dean Pelton
"Literature teaches us how to be human."Jack Rudolph
"Literature is the best therapist."Jack Rudolph
"Literature: great for building a library that impresses guests."Pierce Hawthorne
"I read literature to sound intelligent at dinner parties."Pierce Hawthorne
"Literature opens doors to other worlds and perspectives."Britta Perry