Quote by Bernhard Schlink

What a sad story, I thought for so long. Not that I now think it was happy. But I think it is true, and thus the question of whether it is sad or happy has no meaning whatever.

What a sad story, I thought for so long. Not that I now thin

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This quote suggests that the perception of a story as sad or happy is subjective and irrelevant. The speaker acknowledges the story's inherent sadness but points out that its truthfulness surpasses any classification of emotion. The statement implies that the significance of a narrative lies not in its emotional impact but in its authenticity, shifting the focus from personal feelings to a broader understanding of reality.

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