Fiction Quote by Jerry Pinto
“A well-told lie can heal. Otherwise, what's fiction?”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Shadows, 2014
A well‑crafted lie can provide comfort, highlighting fiction's purpose.
In simple terms: Fiction heals through imagined truths.
Use storytelling to address emotional wounds.
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When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- novel writing
- film scripts
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does a comforting lie become harmful?
- How to balance truth and comfort?
Fiction may also mislead or distort reality.