Believe Quote by Lawrence Durrell
“I don’t believe one reads to escape reality. A person reads to confirm a reality he knows is there, but which he has not experienced.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Fiction, 1970
Reading confirms existing understandings rather than providing an escape, offering experience of known realities.
In simple terms: Reading validates what we already know.
Key Takeaway
Seek books that expand known perspectives.
Themes
literature
philosophy
psychology
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- book clubs
- personal growth
- academic study
- creative writing
Key Concepts
confirmation bias
experiential learning
reality perception
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you read to confirm or to imagine?
- How does confirming reality shape your worldview?
A Different Perspective
Some readers still use books for escapism, which can be therapeutic.
