Literature Quotes

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

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"Literature documents human stupidity across generations."
Dr. Krieger
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"Books open your mind to whole new worlds."
Frank Rossitano
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"A great book can change your perspective."
Frank Rossitano
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"Literature is just words. Actions are louder."
Jean-Ralphio
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"I've read the literature on this subject extensively."
Ray Gillette
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"Literature opens up whole new worlds."
Kenneth Parcell
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"Books are doorways to other lives and worlds."
Kenneth Parcell
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"Literature documents human nature; I recreate it."
Dr. Krieger
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"Literature is fine when it's about women like me."
Cheryl Tunt
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"Literature keeps humanity from being completely stupid."
Hannibal Buress
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"Literature shows you that you're not alone in being weird."
Hannibal Buress
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"Literature is life, except with better dialogue."
Pete Hornberger
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"Literature teaches you about the world without having to leave home. Smart."
Pete Hornberger
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"Treat yo'self to literature and expand your mind."
Treat Yo'Self
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"Literature helps me understand I'm not alone in my misery."
Cyril Figgis
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"Literature teaches us we're not unique in our suffering."
Cyril Figgis
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"I've never read a book, but I've read the room at parties real good."
Jean-Ralphio
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"Literature is better than work because it's something to do while hungover."
Jean-Ralphio
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"Books are windows into infinite worlds."
Kenneth Parcell
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"Literature connects us across time and space."
Kenneth Parcell
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"Literature is therapy for people too proud to see an actual therapist."
Ray Gillette
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"Literature is escapism for the literate."
Ray Gillette
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"Literature is better experienced in comfortable settings."
Treat Yo'Self
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"Literature is just long texts from people you'll never meet."
Hannibal Buress
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"Literature is someone else's diary that you have to read for school."
Hannibal Buress
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"Literature is a distraction from reality."
Malory Archer
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"Literature is words on paper. Nothing more."
Malory Archer
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"Literature shows us lives we'll never live."
Ray Gillette
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"Literature is proof that human experience matters."
Ray Gillette
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"Literature is great if you can read."
Jean-Ralphio