Books Quote by Thomas Gately Briody
““The characters and plot in this book are pure fiction. Any similarity to real persons living or dead, elected, convicted, or merely toppled from power, is entirely coincidental.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Black Dossier, Thomas Gately Briody, 2021
The disclaimer states any resemblance to real people is accidental, protecting the author from legal claims.
In simple terms: Fiction may unintentionally mirror reality.
Key Takeaway
Be cautious about unintended likenesses.
Themes
legal protection
fiction
responsibility
Mood
protective
cautious
Type
legal
disclaimer
When to use this quote
- publishing
- screenwriting
- political satire
- historical novels
Key Concepts
intellectual property
defamation
creative freedom
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance creative freedom with potential defamation?
- What safeguards can authors use?
A Different Perspective
Real-world parallels can still cause controversy.
