Margaret Atwood
(born 1939) is a Canadian writer known for her novels, poetry, and essays. Her works, including "The Handmaid’s Tale," explore themes of power, gender, and dystopian societies. Atwood’s writing is both imaginative and socially relevant. She has received numerous literary awards. Margaret Atwood continues to influence literature and cultural discussions worldwide.
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All quotes by Margaret Atwood
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“A word after a word after a word is power.”
Meaning: Language and storytelling hold immense influence and impact. -
“War is what happens when language fails.”
Meaning: Conflict arises when communication breaks down. -
“Men are afraid that women will laugh at them. Women are afraid that men will kill them.”
Meaning: A stark reflection on gender-based fear and inequality. -
“Better never means better for everyone.”
Meaning: Improvements often benefit some while disadvantaging others. -
“You don’t believe the sky is falling until a chunk of it falls on you.”
Meaning: People often ignore problems until personally affected. -
“The answers you get depend upon the questions you ask.”
Meaning: Curiosity and inquiry shape knowledge and understanding. -
“Ignoring isn’t the same as ignorance, you have to work at it.”
Meaning: Choosing to ignore reality requires effort and denial. -
“A divorce is like an amputation: you survive it, but there's less of you.”
Meaning: Separation leaves emotional scars despite survival. -
“If you can't understand it without an explanation, you can't understand it with an explanation.”
Meaning: Some concepts require intuition beyond explanation. -
“In the end, we’ll all become stories.”
Meaning: Our lives are remembered through narratives and memories.