Quote by Valeria Luiselli: “To tell a story, one has to tell it in silence, in solitude.”

This quote suggests that the act of creating a narrative requires a deep inner focus and quiet space away from distractions. True storytelling isn't just external performance, but a profound, solitary process of reflection and careful crafting.

From a novel exploring themes of memory, writing, and the fragmented nature of identity, emphasizing the introspective process essential for literary creation and deep thought.

Mexican author and essayist whose work includes the novel-essay Tell Me How It Ends, about the experiences of child migrants at the US border. She has been shortlisted for the Booker International Prize and is a leading voice in contemporary Latin American literature.