Sadness is more or less like a head cold - with patience, it passes. Depression is like cancer.
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I know I'm a rare person, a trained scientist who writes fiction, because so few contemporary novelists engage with science.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Barbara Kingsolver expresses her uniqueness as a writer who merges the fields of science and fiction.
In this quote, Barbara Kingsolver highlights her uncommon position as a trained scientist who also writes novels. She points out that few contemporary authors actively incorporate scientific concepts into their storytelling, suggesting that her dual expertise allows her to offer a distinctive perspective that blends the analytical nature of science with the creativity of fiction.
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In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the relationship between literature and science, Kingsolver's quote can emphasize the importance of interdisciplinary approaches.
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