Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by Michel Faber

Quote by Michel Faber

Work

The Book of Strange New Things

The story follows a pastor who is sent to a distant planet to establish a mission. The novel combines elements of science fiction with religious and philosophical inquiry. more

Author

Michel Faber
Michel Faber

Michel Faber is a British writer known for his unique literary style and profound thematic explorations. His works span various genres, including novels, poetry, and plays. Faber's representative work, 'The Book of Strange New Things', is a science fiction novel that delves into religious faith, human exploration, and the mysteries of the universe. more

You May Also Like

“We mute the realization of malevolence- which is too threatening to bear - by turning offenders into victims themselves and by describing their behavior as the result of forces beyond their control.”

“Teaching Plato in Palestine shows how philosophical thinking can illuminate important topics-in particular, the problem of finding ways to engage people with opposed ideologies in fruitful debate. The lively narratives, based on the author's experiences of working with various groups interested in using philosophical tools to clarify their thought and action, will engage a wide range of readers.”

“Gain may be temporary and uncertain; but ever while you live, expense is constant and certain: and it is easier to build two chimneys than to keep one in fuel.”

“With his decision to use force against the violent extremists of the Islamic State, President Obama ... is stepping once again - and with understandably great reluctance - into the chaos of an entire civilization that has broken down. Arab civilization, such as we knew it, is all but gone. The Arab world today is more violent, unstable, fragmented and driven by extremism - the extremism of the rulers and those in opposition-than at any time since the collapse of the Ottoman Empire a century ago.”