“Yet a world in which no one, from policymakers to adolescents, can imagine themselves as abject corpses—a world consisting only of thrusting, vigorous men walking boldly out of frame—will surely prove a demented and difficult place in which to live. A world of illusion.”
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Zadie Smith is a British novelist known for her distinctive literary style and profound social insights. Her works cover a range of themes including race, class, gender, and identity, and have been widely appreciated by readers. more
“I would rather have a life full of scars than one full of fear.”
“Life is just a series of obstacles preventing you from reading your book.”
“One day we will all wear a garment which has no pockets...”