Fiction Quotes
Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth.
"Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth."— Albert Camus
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Meaning of this quote
Invented stories can communicate insights without being literal records of events.
Key takeaway:
Distinguish a story’s insight from factual reporting.
Origin of the quote
A popular but unverified Camus attribution.
Who actually said this?
Commonly attributedNo original French text or identified English translation was established. The consulted source also labels its attribution unchecked.
