Quote by Virginia Woolf

Almost any biographer, if he respects facts, can give us much more than another fact to add to our collection. He can give us the creative fact; the fertile fact; the fact that suggests and engenders.

Almost any biographer, if he respects facts, can give us muc

Summary

This quote highlights the difference between a mundane account of facts and an engaging biography. It suggests that a biographer who goes beyond listing bare facts can provide readers with a more profound understanding of the subject. By delving into the nuances and implications of certain facts, the biographer can offer a creative and fertile perspective that sparks imagination and encourages thought. It emphasizes the importance of a biographer's ability to present facts in a way that captivates readers, provokes curiosity, and stimulates further exploration.

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By Virginia Woolf

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