The acceptance that all that is solid has melted into the air, that reality and morality are not givens but imperfect human constructs, is the point from which fiction begins.

Summary

This quote suggests that when we recognize that our understanding of the world and our moral values are subjective and imperfect, it creates a starting point for fiction. It implies that fiction allows us to explore and create alternative realities, unbounded by the limitations and uncertainties of the real world. By acknowledging that reality and morality are human constructions, fiction grants the freedom to challenge and reimagine these constructs, pushing the boundaries of imagination and creativity.

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