Quote by Alice Walker

Deliver me from writers who say the way they live doesn't matter. I'm not sure a bad person can write a good book, If art doesn't make us better, then what on earth is it for.

Deliver me from writers who say the way they live doesn't ma

Summary

This quote emphasizes the link between the personal life and creative output of writers. The speaker expresses a desire to be free from writers who dismiss the importance of how they conduct themselves. They question whether someone with ill intentions can produce quality literature. Furthermore, the quote suggests that art is meant to have a positive impact, urging us to question its purpose if it does not elevate or improve us in some way.

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By Alice Walker

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