Books Quote by Philip Hensher
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“It [fiction] allows us to see the world from the point of view of someone else and there has been quite a lot of neurological research that shows reading novels is actually good for you. It embeds you in society and makes you think about other people. People are certainly better at all sorts of things if they can hold a novel in their heads. It is quite a skill, but if you can't do it then you're missing out on something in life. I think you can tell, when you meet someone, whether they read novels or not. There is some little hollowness if they don't.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1990s literary magazine, Philip Hensher
Reading fiction builds empathy, social insight, and cognitive skill, enhancing personal development.
In simple terms: Novels improve empathy and thinking.
Key Takeaway
Read fiction to broaden perspective.
Themes
empathy
cognition
literature
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- education
- therapy
- social interaction
Key Concepts
neuroscience
social psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does fiction shape your worldview?
- What novel changed your thinking?
A Different Perspective
Time constraints limit reading.
