Interests Quote by Wallace Stegner
““What interests me in all these papers is not Susan Burling Ward, the novelist and illustrator, and not Oliver Ward the engineer, and not the West they spend their lives in. What really interests me is how two such unlike particles clung together, and under what strains, rolling downhill into their future until they reached the angle of repose where I knew them. That's where the interest is. That's where the meaning will be if I find any.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Spectator Bird by Wallace Stegner, 1976
He is fascinated by unlikely partnerships and the tensions that shape their future, seeking meaning in their combined journey.
In simple terms: He loves odd pairings and their evolving story.
Key Takeaway
Explore the dynamics of contrasting collaborations.
Themes
relationships
contrasts
human connection
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- teamwork
- creative collaborations
- conflict resolution
- story development
Key Concepts
psychology
interpersonal dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What draws you to unlikely partnerships?
- How do tensions create meaning?
A Different Perspective
Such pairings may not always produce lasting meaning.
