Aspects of life Quote by Geoffrey Reiter
““The best books — like the best music or television or movies or comics or video games — can challenge us and force us to think or perceive aspects of life that we may prefer to avoid. In a sense, they threaten us.””
About This Quote
Great books, like other media, challenge us, forcing perception of life aspects we might avoid, thus threatening our comfort.
In simple terms: Powerful art pushes us to confront uncomfortable truths.
Key Takeaway
Seek challenging works.
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provocative
introspective
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When to use this quote
- reading groups
- film discussions
- creative workshops
Key Concepts
media studies
psychology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What media have changed your view?
- How do you handle discomfort from art?
A Different Perspective
Some may reject discomfort entirely.
