Being real Quote by Yann Martel
“Fiction and nonfiction are not so easily divided. Fiction may not be real, but it's true; it goes beyond the garland of facts to get to emotional and psychological truths.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Life of Pi by Yann Martel, 2001
Fiction and nonfiction both convey deeper truths; fiction reaches emotional and psychological realities beyond factual accuracy.
In simple terms: Stories reveal deeper truths beyond facts.
Value emotional truth alongside factual truth.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- creative writing
- teaching
- therapy
- media analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does emotional truth influence your understanding of reality?
- When should factual accuracy be prioritized?
Fiction may oversimplify or mislead if taken as literal fact.