Quote by Salman Rushdie

Not even the visionary or mystical experience ever lasts very long. It is for art to capture that experience, to offer it to, in the case of literature, its readers; to be, for a secular, materialist culture, some sort of replacement for what the love of god offers in the world of faith.


Not even the visionary or mystical experience ever lasts ver

Summary

This quote suggests that the profound and transcendent experiences that individuals may have, such as visionary or mystical moments, are fleeting and temporary. The role of art, particularly literature, is seen as capturing and preserving these experiences, offering them to readers. In a society focused on secularism and materialism, art is viewed as a substitute for the spiritual fulfillment that a belief in God or faith offers. It highlights the power of art to provide a meaningful and transformative experience that resonates with individuals in a secular world.

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Art
By Salman Rushdie
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