“The first sentence of every novel should be: 'Trust me, this will take time but there is order here, very faint, very human.”
What this quote means
This quote highlights the need for trust between reader and writer. It suggests that every story, like every relationship, takes time to unfold and reveal its underlying order. It reminds us that patience and trust are essential to appreciate the complexity and beauty of a narrative, and by extension, of life itself.
How to apply it daily
In your next reading, give the book time to develop before judging. Remember that order reveals itself gradually, and savor the journey.
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