Henrietta Newton MartinFiction may amuse us, but reality instills lessons to be imbibed through experience; to 'live' this stark reality called 'life' as a blessing, whereas some foolishly waste it by following fiction and fictitious characters.
About This Quote
This quote is meant to reflect the idea that, though it may be entertaining, reading books or watching movies is not the same as actually experiencing life. It can be easy to forget what's right in front of you because of all the distractions of fiction. The author goes on to say that, if someone wants to experience life instead of just imagining it, they should try to live it as if it were real.
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