Quote by Salman Rushdie

Literature is where I go to explore the highest and lowest places in human society and in the human spirit, where I hope to find not absolute truth but the truth of the tale, of the imagination and of the heart.

Literature is where I go to explore the highest and lowest p

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This quote emphasizes that literature serves as a medium to delve into the extremes of human society and the human spirit. The author's intention is not to find absolute truth, but rather to uncover the truth embedded within the narrative, imagination, and emotions of a story. Literature thus becomes a powerful tool for understanding and reflecting upon the complexities of the human condition.

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