Business Quote by Oakley Hall
““The pursuit of truth, not of facts, is the business of fiction.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Downward Trail" by Oakley Hall, 1959
Fiction seeks deeper truths beyond mere facts, exploring human experience and meaning.
In simple terms: Stories aim for truth, not just data.
Key Takeaway
Value narrative insight over raw data.
Themes
truth
fiction
meaning
interpretation
human experience
Mood
contemplative
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- journalism
- education
- artistic creation
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
narrative truth
philosophical inquiry
creative expression
Questions to Reflect On
- What truth does a story reveal that facts hide?
- When should facts dominate over narrative?
A Different Perspective
Fiction may distort facts, leading to misinterpretation.
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![“If the State does not acquire supremacy over [vast private] enterprises, it becomes their puppet, and they become the real State.” quote by Bertrand Russell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bad/bertrand-russell-69_acquire_if-the-state-does-not-acquire-supremacy_1379.jpg)
