Quote by Mark Twain

Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities. Truth isn't.

Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities. Truth isn't.

Summary

This quote suggests that while fiction is limited to portraying only what is within the realm of possibility, truth is not bound by the same restrictions. In fiction, writers must adhere to logical and plausible scenarios. On the other hand, truth, being unconstrained, can surpass what is seen as possible or accepted. It implies that truth has the ability to transcend the boundaries of human imagination and explore the realms beyond, while fiction remains grounded in what can be reasonably conceived.

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By Mark Twain

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