Being true Quote by Neil Gaiman
“This is a work of fiction. Still, given an infinite number of possible worlds, it must be true on one of them. And if a story set in an infinite number of possible worlds is true in one of them, then it must be true in all of them. So maybe, it's not as fictional as we think.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Sandman, Neil Gaiman, 1990s
In an infinite multiverse, any story that could be true somewhere is true somewhere, and thus true everywhere, blurring fiction and reality.
In simple terms: Infinite possibilities make fiction feel real.
Key Takeaway
Consider how many worlds could make your story true.
Themes
fiction
multiverse
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
speculative
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing
- creative brainstorming
- philosophical debate
- storytelling
- worldbuilding
Key Concepts
modal realism
possible worlds
ontological truth
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “true in all worlds” mean for meaning?
- How does this affect our view of reality?
A Different Perspective
Assumes existence of actual infinite worlds, which is speculative.
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