Friday, September 2, 2011

The written word, obviously, is very inward, and when we're reading, we're thinking. It's a sort of spiritual, meditative activity. When we're looking at visual objects, I think our eyes are obviously directed outward, so there's not as much reflective time. And it's the reflectiveness about reading that appeals to me.
Joyce Carol Oates

2 comments:

Beth said...

Joyce Carol Oates and the written word - what an amazing combination.

Trish said...

Beth! How great to see you :)

Yes, the quote. So true, no?