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“A story with a problem is like a person with a problem: interesting.”

Book:A Swim in a Pond in the Rain

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A Swim in a Pond in the Rain

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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

“If you come across any special trait of meanness or stupidity … you must be careful not to let it annoy or distress you, but to look upon it merely as an addition to your knowledge—a new fact to be considered in studying the character of humanity. Your attitude towards it will be that of the mineralogist who stumbles upon a very characteristic specimen of a mineral.”

Human Nature Anger Stoicism

Author:Arthur Schopenhauer

“In war, a person does what he is against; since that day, I always say this: war is the thing that makes a person do what he doesn't want to do.”

War Philosophy Human Nature

Book:Ernesto'nun Dağları

Source: Ernesto'nun Dağları

“It is in human nature to share narratives, whether true or fictional, collectively learning about the universe and ourselves. We, as a species, have evolved to be passionate about all kinds of stories, from myths to gossip, from news to cinema, because without them, we would be lost. We organize our reality through narratives.”

Fiction Human Nature Storytelling Narrative Story

Book:A Filosofia de Branca de Neve, Alice no País das Maravilhas e outras fábulas infantis : incluindo O Mágico de Oz, Peter Pan, O Rei Leão e Pinóquio

Source: A Filosofia de Branca de Neve, Alice no País das Maravilhas e outras fábulas infantis : incluindo O Mágico de Oz, Peter Pan, O Rei Leão e Pinóquio

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