The most important lesson in the writing trade is that any manuscript is improved if you cut away the fat.
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No storyteller has been able to dream up anything as fantastically unlikely as what really does happen in this mad Universe.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Reality often exceeds our wildest imaginations in its complexity and unpredictability.
This quote by Robert A. Heinlein suggests that the actual events and phenomena that occur in the universe are often more astonishing and improbable than the most imaginative tales told by storytellers. It reflects on the inherent unpredictability and wonder of existence, emphasizing that the true nature of reality can be beyond human comprehension and creativity.
Themes
RealityImaginationUniverseStorytellingWonder
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the unpredictability of life events, this quote can highlight how reality surpasses our stories.
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