Quote by Yann Martel

How do you live with evil? Art is traditionally - certainly with my secular background - the answer, but art is very self-referential, whereas religion claims to go beyond the bounds of human existence.

How do you live with evil? Art is traditionally - certainly

Summary

This quote explores the question of how to cope with evil in life. The speaker suggests that while art has been traditionally seen as a means to address this issue, it is often self-referential and limited to human experiences. On the other hand, religion is presented as something that exceeds the boundaries of human existence, implying that it offers a broader perspective and potentially a way to grapple with the concept of evil on a deeper level. The quote highlights the contrasting approaches of art and religion in dealing with the presence of evil in the world.

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By Yann Martel

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