Literature Quotes

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

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"I believe in literature because books have expensive leather covers."
Tom Haverford
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"Literature teaches us about people we'll never meet."
Jenna Maroney
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"Literature is basically a way to experience other people's drama safely."
Jenna Maroney
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"Reading is fundamental, but television is also pretty great."
Tracy Jordan
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"Literature shows us the human experience through different eyes."
Tracy Jordan
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"Literature is wonderful for understanding how others think so you can exploit them."
Jack Donaghy
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"Literature opens doors to new worlds."
Leslie Knope
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"Books are the best adventures."
Leslie Knope
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"Books are the only escape from reality worth taking."
Angela Martin
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"I prefer books to people. Books don't disappoint."
Angela Martin
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"I appreciate literature because it validates my existence."
Liz Lemon
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"I love literature because it lets you live other people's lives."
Pam Beesly
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"Literature connects us across time and space."
Pam Beesly
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"Literature expands the mind. I read sometimes."
Ryan Howard
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"Books are knowledge. I've read at least three."
Ryan Howard
J
"Literature is my escape."
Jenna Maroney
J
"Literature teaches you how to think, not what to think."
Jack Donaghy
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"Literature is a dying art form, and it makes me sad."
Angela Martin
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"Literature is a tool for understanding the human condition."
Ryan Howard
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"Literature teaches us to see through other people's eyes."
Phoebe Buffay
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"Literature reminds us that we're not alone in our struggles."
Phoebe Buffay
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"Literature is books, which I sometimes read about instead of reading."
Jenna Maroney
J
"Literature is what people read when TV isn't on."
Jenna Maroney
A
"Literature provides insight into the human condition."
Angela Martin
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"Literature teaches us about human nature."
Ryan Howard
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"Literature teaches valuable lessons about life."
Ryan Howard
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"Literature teaches us about life. Life teaches us about sarcasm."
Chandler Bing
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"Literature expands the mind. Sitcoms expand the funny bone."
Chandler Bing
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"Literature opens new worlds."
Ross Geller
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"Literature opens doors to other worlds."
Phoebe Buffay