Quote by Mark Twain

Of course truth is stranger than fiction. Fiction has to make sense.

Of course truth is stranger than fiction. Fiction has to mak

Summary

This quote implies that truth can often be more unbelievable or unexpected than anything that can be created through imagination. Unlike fiction, which is bound by logical patterns and coherence, truth can transcend these limitations and present situations or events that may seem too extraordinary or peculiar to be considered realistic. By highlighting the inherent limitations of fiction, the quote suggests that truth has the capacity to surprise and amaze us in ways that the confines of storytelling cannot.

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By Mark Twain

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