Quote by Yann Martel
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How do you live with evil? Art is traditionally – certainly with my secular background – the answer, but art is very self-referential, whereas religion claims to go beyond the bounds of human existence. – Yann Martel

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Cinema is visually powerful, it is a complete experience, reaches a different audience. Its something I really like. I like movies. – Yann Martel

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Fanatics do not have faith – they have belief. With faith you let go. You trust. Whereas with belief you cling. – Yann Martel

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I think we have to believe in things we dont see. Thats really important for all of us, whether its your religion or Santa Claus, or whatever. Thats pretty much what its about. – James Caan

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