Quote by Haruki Murakami

He inherited from his mother's stories the fundamental style he used, unaltered, in his own stories: namely, the assumption that fact may not be truth, and truth may not be factual.

He inherited from his mother's stories the fundamental style

Summary

This quote suggests that the person in question learned a particular storytelling style from their mother. The style involves the understanding that facts may not always convey the truth, and the truth itself may not always align with factual information. It implies that the person inherited a perspective that encourages exploring deeper meanings and unconventional interpretations, allowing them to incorporate this approach into their own stories.

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Truth Style

By Haruki Murakami

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