Quote by Ursula K. Le Guin

I talk about the gods, I am an atheist. But I am an artist too, and therefore a liar. Distrust everything I say. I am telling the truth.

I talk about the gods, I am an atheist. But I am an artist t

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker acknowledges their personal belief in atheism, rejecting the existence of gods. However, as an artist who creates and communicates through various forms of art, they recognize that their work involves a certain degree of storytelling and manipulation of truth. The statement serves as a disclaimer, urging others to be cautious and skeptical of their words. Simultaneously, it emphasizes the paradoxical nature of their role as an artist who simultaneously tells lies yet strives to convey truth through art.

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By Ursula K. Le Guin

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