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A good novel is worth more then the best scientific study
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"A good novel is worth more then the best scientific study"

- Saul Bellow

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This quote by Saul Bellow speaks to the power of literature and storytelling. He is recommending that a great book can have a higher effect than the very best clinical study. This is since a book can reach a broader audience and can be more quickly understood than a scientific research study. A novel can likewise evoke emotion and develop a connection between the reader and the story. It can also provide insight into the human condition and help us to comprehend ourselves and the world around us. Bellow is suggesting that a good book can have a greater effect than a clinical research study because it can reach more individuals and can develop a deeper understanding of the world.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Saul Bellow between June 10, 1914 and April 5, 2005. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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