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“I was uncomfortable writing fiction. My love was the personal essay rather than the novel.”

Quote by Alain de Botton

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Alain de Botton

Alain de Botton is a Swiss writer and philosopher known for his books on philosophy, art, and culture. His work is characterized by its accessible exploration of profound themes, which has won him a wide audience. more

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Book:The Consolations of Philosophy

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“On paper, being good sounds great but a lot depends on the atmosphere of the workplace or community we live in. We tend to become good or bad depending on the cues sent out within a particular space.”

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“I feel that the great challenge of our time is the communication of ideas.”

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“I know a lot about writing, but I don't know much about how other industries work. I've tried to use my naivety to my advantage.”

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“I think people want to get married to end their emotional uncertainty. In a way, they want to end powerful feelings, or certainly the negative ones.”

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“I went to church and couldn't swallow it. The music was nice but I don't belong there.”

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“Many moments in religion seem attractive to me even though I can't believe in any of it.”

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Author:Alain de Botton