The job of the writer is to take a close and uncomfortable look at the world they inhabit, the world we all inhabit, and the job of the novel is to make the corpse stink.
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We are not trapped or locked up in these bones. No, no. We are free to change. And love changes us. And if we can love one another, we can break open the sky.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the power of love to transform us and liberate us from our limitations.
Walter Mosley highlights the concept that our physical form does not confine us; instead, we possess the freedom to evolve, particularly through the influence of love. He suggests that love is a transformative force capable of breaking barriers, and by loving one another, we can achieve extraordinary change and liberation in our lives.
Themes
LoveChangeFreedomTransformationConnection
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote during a speech about the impact of love on personal growth.
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