“Places come to exist in our imaginations because of stories, and so do we. When we reach for a "sense of place," we posit an intimate relationship to a set of stories connected to a particular location, such as Hong Kong or the Grand Canyon or the bed where we were born, thinking of histories and the evolution of personalities in a local context. Having "a sense of self" means possessing a set of stories about who we are and with whom and why.”
Quote by William Kittredge
Work
The Nature of Generosity
This book delves into the motivations, impacts, and societal implications of acts of kindness and altruism. more
Author
William Kittredge
William Kittredge, born in 1932, is a renowned American writer known for his depiction of rural life in the American West. His works have won numerous literary awards and have had a profound impact on contemporary literature. more
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