Poetry is what makes the invisible appear.
Nathalie SarrauteRead
Literature is always trying to show other parts of this immense universe in which we live. It's endless. I'm sure there will be other writers who will discover new worlds.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Literature explores the vastness of the universe, revealing new perspectives and truths.
This quote by Nathalie Sarraute highlights the limitless potential of literature to uncover various facets of existence. It expresses the belief that writers play a crucial role in exploring and depicting the immense and complex universe around us, suggesting that there are always new worlds and perspectives waiting to be discovered through the written word.
Themes
LiteratureUniverseWritingExplorationCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about creative writing, one might quote Sarraute to illustrate the boundless nature of literary exploration.
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