Nathan Englander“I don’t think fiction is an act of persuasion. But the idea shouldn’t be that you’re trying to change someone’s mind. Amanda De Cadenet“Learning how to be persuasive has been really crucial to my life both professionally and personally. When my work is successful, it enables people to see the world the way I see it. You’re trying to persuade the world that this is the life you lead; these are the ideas you believe in.

Source: Wall Street Journal August 14, 2017 15:00 UTC