Quote by W. Somerset Maugham, A Writer's

Truth is not only stranger than fiction, it is more telling. To know that a thing actually happened gives it a poignancy, touches a chord, which a piece of acknowledged fiction misses. It is to touch this chord that some authors have done everything they could to give you the impression that they are telling the plain truth.


Truth is not only stranger than fiction, it is more telling.

Summary

This quote highlights the power and impact of truth compared to fiction. The author suggests that real events, no matter how peculiar or unusual they may seem, possess a certain significance and resonance that fictional stories lack. Knowing something actually occurred adds poignancy and strikes an emotional chord within us, surpassing the impact of made-up tales. Some writers strive to emulate this truthfulness, blurring the lines between reality and fiction to capture the compelling authenticity that resonates with readers.

By W. Somerset Maugham, A Writer's
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