“The popular books are the novels, dealing with life under all possible conditions, and they are widely read not only because they are entertaining, but also because they in a measure satisfy an unformulated belief that to see farther, to know all sorts of men, in an indefinite way, is a preparation for better social adjustment--for the remedying of social ills.” KnowsMenWayBookBeliefSocialNovelConditionsPreparationEntertainingAdjustmentPopular BookDealing With Life Author:Jane Addams
“Whether or not you agree with Ayn Rand - and I have certain issues with some of her beliefs - the woman can tell a story. I mean, the novel as an art form is just in full florid bloom in 'Atlas Shrugged.' It's an unbelievable story. The characters are so compelling, and what she's saying is mind-expanding.” MindMeanArtCharacterStoriesFormCertainBeliefNovelIssuesAgreeCompellingUnbelievableExpandingAtlas Author:Anne Hathaway
“A new opinion counts as true just in proportion as it gratifies the individual's desire to assimilate the novel in his experience to his beliefs in stock” TruthDesireIndividualBeliefOpinionNovelProportion Book:James and Dewey on Belief and Experience Source: James and Dewey on Belief and Experience