Chords Quote by W. Somerset Maugham
“Truth is not only stranger than fiction, it is more telling. To know that a thing actually happened gives it a poignancy, touches a chord, which a piece of acknowledged fiction misses. It is to touch this chord that some authors have done everything they could to give you the impression that they are telling the plain truth.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: 'The Unconscious' (1930)
Real events can feel more powerful than fiction because they carry authentic emotional weight that imagined stories may lack.
In simple terms: Truth can hit harder than fiction.
Key Takeaway
Value authentic experiences.
Themes
truth
storytelling
perception
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- journalism
- creative writing
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
authenticity
emotional resonance
literary critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a true story compelling?
- Can fiction ever match the impact of real events?
A Different Perspective
Fiction can also convey deep truths through metaphor.
