Barbara Kingsolver
1955
5
Quotes
Biography
Barbara Kingsolver is an American novelist, essayist, and poet known for her insightful and compelling works that often explore themes of social justice, environmentalism, and human relationships. Born in 1955 in Annapolis, Maryland, Kingsolver pursued a career in science before transitioning to writing. She gained widespread acclaim with her bestselling novel 'The Poisonwood Bible,' which won several awards and cemented her reputation as a prominent voice in contemporary literature.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
Don't try to figure out what other people want to hear from you; figure out what you have to say. It's the one and only thing you have to offer.
2
The very least you can do in your life is figure out what you hope for. And the most you can do is live inside that hope. Not admire it from a distance but live right in it, under its roof.
3
My ancestors did not survive for me to walk away. I have choices that they did not have. I have freedoms they could not imagine. I refuse to be a blank page for other people to write on.
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You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
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The truth needs so little rehearsal.