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I loved fairy tales when I was a kid. Grimm. The grimmer the better. I loved gruesome gothic tales and, in that respect,
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"I loved fairy tales when I was a kid. Grimm. The grimmer the better. I loved gruesome gothic tales and, in that respect, I liked Bible stories, because to me they were very gothic"

- Amy Tan

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Amy Tan's quote speaks to her love of dark and gothic stories as a kid. She delighted in the grimmer fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm, as well as the gruesome gothic tales. She discovered the Bible stories to be particularly gothic, as they often consisted of dark and violent aspects. This quote talks to the power of storytelling, and how it can mesmerize and transfer us to various worlds. It also speaks to the value of stories in our lives, as they can assist us to understand the world around us. Amy Tan's quote is a tip of the power of stories, and how they can shape our lives and our understanding of the world.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Amy Tan somewhere between February 19, 1952 and today. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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