Big Quote by Sheila Heti
“I didn't study English literature - I studied philosophy at university - so Kierkegaard, Nietzsche - these people are among the most important writers to me. So my interest is in the big questions more than it is in storytelling.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2015
She values philosophical inquiry over narrative storytelling, seeing thinkers like Kierkegaard and Nietzsche as primary influences.
In simple terms: She prefers philosophy to storytelling.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize deep questions over plot.
Themes
philosophy
literature
values
Mood
introspective
curious
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- university studies
- reading groups
- personal essays
Key Concepts
existentialism
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What big questions drive your work?
- How does philosophy shape your storytelling?
A Different Perspective
Philosophical focus may limit narrative engagement.
