Quote by Mark Twain

Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn't.

Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that reality can often be more unusual or unpredictable than anything one could imagine through fiction. It suggests that when writing fiction, authors are bound by the limits of what is considered possible or believable, whereas truth doesn't have such constraints. In other words, real-life events and situations can defy expectations and surpass the boundaries of what could be deemed realistic in a fictional context. This quote underscores the captivating and sometimes astonishing nature of reality itself.

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