Quote by John le Carre

I mean, I'm in the business of storytelling, not message making.

I mean, I'm in the business of storytelling, not message mak

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker prioritizes the art of storytelling over delivering a specific message. Their focus and primary goal is to engage and captivate the audience through their narratives, rather than intentionally trying to convey a particular lesson or moral. The quote implies that the speaker believes that the power of storytelling lies in its ability to entertain and evoke emotions, rather than being solely driven by delivering a specific message or agenda.

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By John le Carre

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