The storyteller and poet of our time, as in any other time, must be an entertainer of the spirit in the full sense of the word, not just a preacher of social or political ideals. There is no paradise for bored readers and no excuse for tedious literature that does not intrigue the reader, uplift him, give him the joy and the escape that true art always grants.
Isaac Bashevis SingerIn the history of old Jewish literature there was never any basic difference between the poet and the prophet. Our ancient poetry often became law and a way of life.
Isaac Bashevis SingerSome of my cronies call me a pessimist and a decadent, but there is always a background of faith behind resignation.
Isaac Bashevis SingerBut if we have people who have the power to tell a story, there will always be readers.
Isaac Bashevis Singer