Quote by Doris Lessing

What really fascinates me is this need that is so strong now that if you read a work of the imagination you instantly have to say, 'Oh, what this really is is so-and-so,' reducing it to a simple formula.

What really fascinates me is this need that is so strong now

Summary

This quote highlights the observer's fascination with the prevailing trend of trying to categorize and simplify works of imagination into easily understandable formulas. The speaker finds it intriguing how quickly people feel compelled to dissect and decode creative works, disregarding the complexity and beauty of the art itself. It suggests a certain impatience to unveil the underlying meaning rather than embracing the wonder and intricacy that imaginative and creative works have to offer.

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