Quote by Jessamyn West

Fiction reveals truths that reality obscures.

Fiction reveals truths that reality obscures.

Summary

This quote suggests that fiction has the power to uncover or explore truths that may be concealed or difficult to grasp in reality. While reality often presents complex and convoluted circumstances, fiction can create imaginative narratives that shed light on underlying realities, deeper emotions, or complex human experiences that may otherwise go unnoticed or unaddressed. Through storytelling, fiction allows us to explore and understand various aspects of life in a way that reality alone cannot. It underscores the ability of literature and imaginative works to illuminate hidden truths and provide valuable insights into the human condition.

By Jessamyn West

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