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“If you had told me twenty years ago that I would write a novel set in Russia, much less two, I simply wouldn't have believed you. I had no familiarity with Russia or its history, but part of what drives me as a reader, and more and more as a writer, is curiosity, the desire to explore unfamiliar…” quote by Debra Dean
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“If you had told me twenty years ago that I would write a novel set in Russia, much less two, I simply wouldn't have believed you. I had no familiarity with Russia or its history, but part of what drives me as a reader, and more and more as a writer, is curiosity, the desire to explore unfamiliar terrain and inhabit alternate lives.”

Debra Dean

About This Quote

Source Interview: Author interview, 2022

Curiosity drives creative work, urging us to explore unknown cultures and perspectives.

In simple terms: Curiosity fuels writing and learning.

Key Takeaway

Embrace curiosity to expand horizons.

Themes

curiosity creativity exploration

Mood

inquisitive inspirational

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • writing projects
  • travel planning
  • language study
  • research
  • education

Key Concepts

cultural immersion imaginative empathy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What unknown area excites you?
  • How can you start learning about it?
A Different Perspective

Unfamiliar subjects can feel overwhelming without guidance.

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