Science never makes things that do not have to do with what we feel, by which I mean what we want and what we fear. Margaret Atwood fearfeelmake Change image and share on social
Science fiction, to me, has not only things that wouldn't happen, but other planets. Margaret Atwood fictionhappenplanet Change image and share on social
When you're writing a novel, you don't want the reader to come out of it voting yes or no to some question. Life is more complicated than that. Reality simply consists of different points of view. Margaret Atwood complicateconsistlife Change image and share on social
As an artist your first loyalty is to your art. Unless this is the case, you're going to be a second-rate artist. Margaret Atwood artartistcase Change image and share on social
I have a big following among the biogeeks of this world. Nobody ever puts them in books. Margaret Atwood bigbiogeeksbook Change image and share on social
'1984' is not a wonder tale. Not only could it happen, but it has happened, but under different names. Margaret Atwood happennametale Change image and share on social
I got into trouble a while ago for saying that I thought the internet led to increased literacy - people scolded me about the shocking grammar to be found online - but I was talking about fundamentals: quite simply, you can't use the net unless you can read. Margaret Atwood agofindfundamental share on social
I tend to feel if people say they're going to do something, they will, if given the chance. Margaret Atwood chancefeelpeople Change image and share on social
Before the Civil War, Canada was at the top of the underground railroad. If you made it into Canada, you were safe unless someone came and hauled you back. That was also true during the Vietnam War for draft resisters. Margaret Atwood backcanadacivil share on social
I began writing at the age of 5, but there was a dark period between the ages of 8 and 16 when I didn't write. I started again at 16 and have no idea why, but it was suddenly the only thing I wanted to do. Margaret Atwood agebegindark share on social