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Quote by George Saunders

“I often wonder if there are certain areas of real life that are roped off, with a sign saying, "Art, don't come in here." But that's maybe a deeper question.”

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George Saunders

George Saunders, born on December 2, 1958, is an American writer known for his unique humor and profound insights. His works, primarily short stories, have gained widespread recognition and have been honored with numerous literary awards, including the Pulitzer Prize. more

“I've had that situation where I start writing somebody really miserable, and in order to make the story come alive, I have to give them a vote of confidence, make him vulnerable or wounded. But in real life, you often meet people who, in that particular moment, actually shouldn't get a vote of confidence.”

People Giving Writing Real Moments Stories Order Situation Alive Particular Vote Real Life Vulnerable Miserable Wounded

Author:George Saunders

“I heard Zen teacher one time talking about abortion, and he was saying the way that abortion makes bad karma is any time the person involved pretends that there's not a cost to the choice, one way or the other; whether you get it or don't get it, there's a cost. That's just basic responsibility, to admit that there's a cost. And the bad karma is when you pretend that the thing is free.”

Way Persons Choices Responsibility Talking Teacher Heard Involved Cost Karma One Way Abortion One Time Bad Karma

Author:George Saunders

“The great American denial riff is that you can do whatever you like and you always triumph at the end. The world is saying no, you can do what you like, but there are consequences. And maturity is to be able to turn to the consequences and accept them.”

World Ends Able Turns Can Do Accepting Consequence Denial Triumph Maturity Saying No Great American

Author:George Saunders

“I actually didn't find out about a lot of music until I was older. Some people have been listening to the Beatles their whole lives; I didn't discover them until I was 18 years old.”

People Years Has Beens Whole Listening Whole Life

Author:Steven Soderbergh