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Quotes about literature

Literature, a timeless tapestry of human expression, weaves together the threads of imagination, emotion, and intellect. It serves as a mirror reflecting the complexities of the human experience, capturing the essence of our thoughts, dreams, and struggles. This tag represents the vast and varied world of written works, from the poetic whispers of verse to the intricate narratives of novels. People are drawn to quotes about literature because they encapsulate profound insights and evoke deep emotions, offering a glimpse into the minds of those who have shaped our understanding of the world through words. These quotes distill the wisdom and beauty found within the pages of books, resonating with readers who seek inspiration, solace, or a connection to the shared human condition. Whether it's the exploration of universal themes or the celebration of language's power, literature quotes invite us to pause and reflect, igniting our curiosity and sparking our imagination. In a world where stories have the power to transform and transcend, literature remains a beacon of creativity and enlightenment, inviting us to explore the boundless possibilities of the written word.

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I did my homework, of course, by inhaling as much literature as was available to find, so that when it was time to shoot I could hopefully exhale [ Harriet Tubman ].
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When I use the term "complex realism", what I'm suggesting is that the writer must be realist, always realist, but not realist in the sense we have usually used the term in literature. If reality today is different from the reality of 30 years ago, we can't keep describing reality in the same way as we did 30 years ago.
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When I was a worker I busied myself with socialist or, if you like, marxist literature.
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One that actually relates to all Latin American literature: that is, not every author is interested in being a representative of his or her national culture on the global stage.
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In journalism, if there's a hole in your story you figure out a way around it because you've got a 4 p.m. deadline. It's a neat skill to have but it's deadly for literature. In literature, you need to stare at that hole, not ignore it. You need to figure it out.
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A script is not a piece of literature, it's a process.
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Literature has to serve as a moral control of politics.
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One of the biggest problems in literature is the lack of subtlety.
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There is something about poetry beyond prose logic, there is mystery in it, not to be explained but admired.
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Tomorrow is a satire on today, And shows its weakness.
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