Literature Quotes

What have writers said about literature? How has literature affected them? What causes writers to continue to attempt to make a difference with words, creating new worlds and experiences in literature? Read these quotes about literature. Find out what writers from around the world have thought of creating works of art.
"Develop an interest in life as you see it; the people, things, literature, music-the world is so rich, simply throbbing with rich treasures, beautiful souls and interesting people. Forget yourself."

 - Henry Miller

"Great literature is simply language charged with meaning to the utmost possible degree."

 - Ezra Pound

"He knew everything about literature except how to enjoy it."
- Joseph Heller

"I hold that a writer who does not passionately believe in the perfectibility of man has no dedication nor any membership in literature."
- John Steinbeck

"It is in literature that the concrete outlook of humanity receives