Quote by William Faulkner

A writer is congenitally unable to tell the truth and that is why we call what he writes fiction.

A writer is congenitally unable to tell the truth and that i

Summary

This quote suggests that writers have an inherent inclination to deviate from the truth, which is why their written works are classified as fiction. It implies that in their pursuit of creativity and storytelling, writers naturally stray from factual accuracy. The quote highlights the idea that writers may distort reality or invent fictional narratives to engage readers and explore different perspectives on life, rather than strictly adhering to objective truth.

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By William Faulkner

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