Category - Alistair MacLeod

Discover the thoughtful Quotes of Alistair MacLeod, a philosopher and author. Our collection of his most impactful quotes reflects his deep understanding of language, philosophy, and history. Motivational Quotes of Alistair MacLeod
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Alistair MacLeod

There is a kind of belief among my students that things that are true are interesting. But most things that are true are not interesting. Four pages describing how I got up and brushed my teeth in the morning would kill you.

– Alistair MacLeod

Alistair MacLeod

If people aren’t creating literature, there would be nothing for people to criticize.

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Alistair MacLeod

I like to think that I am telling a story rather than writing it.

– Alistair MacLeod

Alistair MacLeod

Today there is a division between those who write about literature and those who create it. I, obviously, don’t think that should be there.

– Alistair MacLeod

Category - Alistair MacLeod

There is a kind of belief among my students that things that are true are interesting. But most things that are true are not interesting. Four pages describing how I got up and brushed my teeth in the morning would kill you.

If people aren’t creating literature, there would be nothing for people to criticize.

I like to think that I am telling a story rather than writing it.

Today there is a division between those who write about literature and those who create it. I, obviously, don’t think that should be there.

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