716 Quotes by A.D. Aliwat

Stories have been essential to human survival since prehistory: at their most base, they are how we communicate both threats and opportunities. They are how the subconscious sorts through problems as we rest; through the narratives that are dreams, we can go on and address life’s travails. Literature refines these functions, elevates them to the spiritual realm.

Alone, but safe and sound.

The work to be done will be that of a true author, a true artist. It will be done alone.

All islands need some sort of connection, even the great ones.

The best way for a critic to fight against bad art is to keep it a secret.

When done right, a sandwich can absolutely lead to transcendence.

All art, when you get down to it, is a lie.

Art has been serving man’s notion of God since there have been hands to make it.

Consciousness is a tricky thing.