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To be willing to sort of die in order to move the reader, somehow. Even now Im scared about how sappy thisll look in pri
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"To be willing to sort of die in order to move the reader, somehow. Even now I'm scared about how sappy this'll look in print, saying this"

- David Foster Wallace

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This quote by David Foster Wallace speaks to the power of storytelling as well as the courage it requires vulnerable in order to relocate the visitor. He is revealing his fear of being also absurd in print, however is willing to take the risk in order to develop an effective tale. He wants to put himself around and be prone in order to create a story that will move the visitor. He is willing to take the danger of being judged or ridiculed in order to produce a story that will certainly have an impact. This quote talks to the courage it takes to be a storyteller and also the desire to place yourself around in order to develop something significant. It is a reminder that sometimes we need to want to take dangers and be vulnerable in order to create something powerful.

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David Foster Wallace This quote is written / told by David Foster Wallace between February 21, 1962 and December 12, 2008. He was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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