Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities
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Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities.
Truth isn't.
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Meaning
This quote means fiction must remain believable, while truth often includes absurdities no writer could invent. Reality is not bound by plausibility.
About Author
Mark Twain
Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens, was an American author and humorist known for classics like Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. His quotes often reflect wit, social critique, and human insight. Twain inspires writers, readers, and social thinkers to explore human nature, challenge conventions, and communicate ideas with humor and intelligence.
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