Quote by Thornton Wilder

Literature is the orchestration of platitudes.

Literature is the orchestration of platitudes.

Summary

This quote suggests that literature has the power to arrange and give meaning to familiar ideas and clichÃ©s. It implies that literature takes common and trite notions and transforms them into something more artful and profound. By organizing these ordinary thoughts in a skillful and creative way, literature can deliver them with richness, depth, and impact. This highlights the potential of literature to elevate banalities and offer new perspectives, making it an important tool for expressing the human experience in a captivating and profound manner.

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