“Fiction seems to be more effective at changing beliefs than nonfiction, which is designed to persuade through argument and evidence. Studies show that when we read nonfiction, we read with our shields up. We are critical and skeptical. But when we are absorbed in a story, we drop our intellectual guard. We are moved emotionally, and this seems to make us rubbery and easy to shape.” StoriesShowsSeemsBeliefEasyFictionStudyShapesIntellectualEvidenceArgumentMovedCriticalNonfictionSkepticalShields Author:Jonathan Gottschall
“One of the major changes in attitude that occurred in the world of art as we moved from the nineteenth into the twentieth century was that the twentieth century artist became more involved with personal expression than with celebrating exclusively the values of the society or the church. Along with this change came a broader acceptance of the belief that the artist can invent a reality that is more meaningful than the one that is literally given to the eye. I subscribe enthusiastically to this.” WorldArtRealityEyeArtistValuesBeliefGivenChurchAttitudeCenturyAcceptanceExpressionInvolvedMajorsMovedPhotographerMeaningfulCelebrateTwentieth CenturyMajor ChangePersonal Expression Author:Jerry Uelsmann
“When I reflect upon the number of disagreeable people who I know have gone to a better world, I am moved to lead a different life.” PeopleKnowsWorldDifferentBeliefNumbersGoneMovedSuperstitionsDisagreeableDifferent Life Author:Mark Twain
“People are powerfully moved by imagination, belief, and knowledge. They can consider the past and future. They can make changes in their behavior out of reason, in a way that animals can’t do.” PeopleWayReasonPastBeliefImaginationAnimalBehaviorMovedMaking Changes Author:Gretchen Rubin
“Exhilarating. Radical Grace moved me to tears with its portrayal of good people putting their beliefs into action in ways that transcend all ideological boundaries.” PeopleWayActionBeliefGraceTearsMovedBoundariesRadicalGood PeopleIdeologicalExhilaratingPortrayal Author:Roger Ebert