Exaggerated Quote by José Saramago
““Time and time again one has seen how stories get exaggerated in the telling.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Blindness by José Saramago, 1995
Stories tend to become more dramatic each retelling, distorting original facts.
In simple terms: Stories get exaggerated over time.
Seek original sources for truth.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- news reporting
- family anecdotes
- historical accounts
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we embellish stories?
- How does exaggeration affect credibility?
Exaggeration can be intentional persuasion.