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Scarlett Thomas is a British author born in 1972. Her works are known for their unique narrative style and profound insights into social issues.

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“You can't do science in a novel, but you can do philosophy. Or, if you're really lucky, you can manage to pose a question in such a way that other people will take it on.”

People Ifs Way Philosophy Can Do Novel Lucky Manage Lucky You

Author:Scarlett Thomas

“Most people would look at an animal in a cage and instinctively feel that it should be set free. . . . It's a dangerous world out there, filled with predators. . . . What would you prefer? A comfortable, safe, warm, cosy life in a cage, or an uncertain life of freedom.”

People World Feels Should Looks Animal Dangerous Safe Comfortable Filled Warm Uncertain Cages Predator Dangerous World Cosy

Book:Going Out

Source: Going Out

“For other people, love is like some rare orchid that can only grow in one place under a certain set of conditions. For me it's like bindweed. It grows with no encouragement at all, under any conditions, and just strangles everything else.”

People Certain Grows Love Is Conditions Encouragement Love Is Like Orchids

Book:Our Tragic Universe

Source: Our Tragic Universe

“People make events into stories. Stories give events meaning.”

People Giving Stories Events

Book:Going Out

Source: Going Out

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Born: 1972
Known for: Author
Quotes: 46

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