Quote by Virginia Woolf

The proper stuff of fiction does not exist everything is the proper stuff of fiction every feeling every thought every quality of brain and spirit is drawn upon no perception comes amiss. And if we can imagine the art of fiction come alive and standing in our midst she would undoubtedly bid us break her and bully her as well as honour and love her for so her youth is renewed and her sovereignty assured.

The proper stuff of fiction does not exist everything is the

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This quote suggests that in fiction, any experience, emotion, or idea can be utilized as material. All feelings, thoughts, and aspects of the human psyche can be incorporated into the creation of a compelling narrative. If one could personify the art of fiction, it would encourage both criticism and admiration, as this constant interaction ensures its continual evolution and dominance in storytelling.

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