To me, there is nothing higher than fiction. Nothing. It is fundamentally who I am. I am a teller of stories. For me, that's the only way I can make sense of the world, with all the dance that it involves.
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Here they learned to Wait. To Watch. To think thoughts and not voice them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of patience, observation, and contemplation without the need for immediate expression.
In this quote, Arundhati Roy highlights the value of taking time to observe and reflect rather than rushing to articulate thoughts. It suggests that true understanding and insight come from a place of quiet contemplation, allowing individuals to process their inner thoughts and feelings before sharing them with the world.
Themes
PatienceObservationContemplationSilenceThoughtfulness
In practice
Example use cases
In a public speaking engagement about the importance of mindfulness.
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