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Literature2 quotes
Facts are slippery. The truth is imperfect. Fiction recognizes that. — Salman Rushdie · 2015Literature is the one place in any society where, within the secrecy of our own heads, we can hear voices talking about everything in every possible way. — Salman Rushdie · 1990Changing the world1 quote
But it’s a resilient place, the world, and its beauty is still astonishing, and as for the mess we’ve made, you can change it, and I believe you’re going to. — Salman Rushdie · 2015Inflection points1 quote
Most of what matters in our lives takes place in our absence. — Salman Rushdie · 1981Offensive speech1 quote
What is freedom of expression? Without the freedom to offend, it ceases to exist. — Salman Rushdie · 1990Post-colonial literature1 quote
The empire writes back with a vengeance. — Salman Rushdie · 1982Progress1 quote
But it’s a resilient place, the world, and its beauty is still astonishing, and as for the mess we’ve made, you can change it, and I believe you’re going to. — Salman Rushdie · 2015The world1 quote
But it’s a resilient place, the world, and its beauty is still astonishing, and as for the mess we’ve made, you can change it, and I believe you’re going to. — Salman Rushdie · 2015Truth1 quote
Facts are slippery. The truth is imperfect. Fiction recognizes that. — Salman Rushdie · 2015Truth vs. fiction1 quote
Facts are slippery. The truth is imperfect. Fiction recognizes that. — Salman Rushdie · 2015