I never really understood the idea that nonfiction ought to be this dispensary of data that we have at the moment. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes datum dispensary idea
'The Paris Review''s mandate has been the same for fifty years. First and foremost, this magazine is for writers; the editors' task is to support and celebrate them, especially at the beginning of their careers, but also as they move forward, venturing stories that are creative, risky, new. John D'Agata begincareercelebrate share on social
I'm kind of fascinated by this idea that we can surround ourselves with information: we can just pile up data after data after data and arm ourselves with facts and yet still not be able to answer the questions that we have. John D'Agata answerarmdatum share on social
It's almost impossible that an argument would naturally form the kind of arch that it does in 'Lifespan'. So, the conversation is constructed. John D'Agata archargumentconstruct Change image and share on social
Every time you log in to Facebook, every time you click on your News Feed, every time you Like a photo, every time you send anything via Messenger, you add another data point to the galaxy they already have regarding you and your behavior. Jon Evans addbehaviorclick share on social
A well chosen anthology is a complete dispensary of medicine for the more common mental disorders, and may be used as much for prevention as cure. Robert Graves anthologychoosecommon Change image and share on social
I just had an idea that went right over my head. Lawrence Welk headidea Change image and share on social