Quote by Yann Martel
Reality is how we interpret it. Imagination and volition play a pa

Reality is how we interpret it. Imagination and volition play a part in that interpretation. Which means that all reality is to some extent a fiction. – 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 love Canada. Its a wonderful political act of faith that exists atop a breathtakingly beautiful land. – 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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The openness of rural Nebraska certainly influenced me. That openness, in a way, fosters the imagination. But growing up, Lincoln wasnt a small town. It was a college town. It had record stores and was a liberal place. – Matthew Sweet

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When you believe in what youre doing and use your imagination and initiative, you can make a difference. – Samuel Dash

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Some stories are true that never happened. – Elie Weisel

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I dont actually like explaining the meanings of my songs, because I think people can take away more from it if they use their imagination. – Reeve Carney

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