Facts Quote by Virginia Woolf
“Let it be fact, one feels, or let it be fiction; the imagination will not serve under two masters simultaneously.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Modern Fiction, 1919
Fact and fiction cannot coexist simultaneously; imagination must choose one realm to thrive.
In simple terms: Choose between fact and fiction.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize creative focus.
Themes
literature
creativity
truth
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing
- teaching
- art criticism
Key Concepts
narrative
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance truth and imagination?
- When is blending both effective?
A Different Perspective
Rigid separation may limit nuanced storytelling.
