Books Quote by Avi Steinberg
““I flipped to the author’s photo in the Library of America edition of O’Connor’s collected works, and forked it over. Solitary examined the photo. “Okay,” she said, handing it back, “I’ll read it.” What in Flannery O’Connor’s countenance met with Solitary’s approval? “I dunno,” she said. “She looks kind of busted up, y’know? She ain’t too pretty. I trust her.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “Solitary” by Avi Steinberg, 2015
A character judges an author’s photo by appearance, trusting her despite flaws, highlighting intuition over superficial judgments.
In simple terms: Trust can arise from imperfect impressions.
Key Takeaway
Look beyond looks.
Themes
intuition
trust
appearance
literature
subjectivity
Mood
reflective
curious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- reading
- choosing books
- personal interaction
Key Concepts
bias
subjective judgment
human connection
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide whom to trust?
- What role does appearance play in your judgments?
A Different Perspective
First impressions can be misleading.
