“The great thing about fiction is that you can inhabit other lives, other minds, other bodies.”
What this quote means
This quote highlights the unique power of fiction: allowing us to step into the shoes of others, to understand perspectives radically different from our own. Through reading, we expand our empathy and understanding of the world. It helps us transcend our own limitations and connect with our shared humanity. In a divided world, fiction becomes a bridge to the other, a tool for tolerance and discovery.
How to apply it daily
Choose a book written by an author from a different culture or background than yours, and read it while fully immersing yourself in the characters to expand your empathy.
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