Quote by John Green

As a child I was an inveterate liar. As opposed to now, I am a Novelist.

As a child I was an inveterate liar. As opposed to now, I am

Summary

This quote reveals a transformation from being a habitual liar in childhood to becoming a novelist later in life. It suggests that the person may have honed their storytelling skills, channeling their imaginative tendencies into creating fictional narratives as a writer. By contrasting their past as a dishonest child with their present as a novelist, the quote implies that the individual has found a productive and creative outlet for their ability to manipulate words and craft stories.

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