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“I got this idea of doing a really serious big work-it would be precisely like a novel, with a single difference: Every word of it would be true from beginning to end.” quote by Truman Capote
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“I got this idea of doing a really serious big work-it would be precisely like a novel, with a single difference: Every word of it would be true from beginning to end.”

Truman Capote

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Art of Writing, 1975

He envisions a work where every word is factual, merging novelistic form with absolute truth.

In simple terms: A novel built on unbroken truth.

Key Takeaway

Strive for factual integrity in storytelling.

Themes

truth creativity literature

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • journalism
  • fiction writing
  • historical narratives

Key Concepts

philosophy authenticity

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can truth coexist with fiction?
  • What sacrifices does truth demand?
A Different Perspective

Absolute truth can limit artistic imagination.

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