Fiction is to the grown man what play is to the child; it is there that he changes the atmosphere and tenor of his life.
In plain words
Made-up stories are grown-ups' version of pretend play. They can change how you see and feel about your own life.
Where these words come from
- 85% sureThese words were traced back to where they first appeared. That source is listed below.
- 'A Gossip on Romance,' Longman's Magazine, November 1882 — Wikiquote sourced section, named periodical + date.
- A Gossip on Romance (Longman's Magazine)
- 1882
More on stories
Books, the children of the brain.
Jonathan SwiftI'd write of people and places like I knew, and I'd make my characters talk everyday English.
L.M. MontgomeryIf you find a book you really want to read but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it.
Toni MorrisonA single conversation with a wise man is worth a month's study of books.Chinese proverbA thing of beauty is a joy forever.
John KeatsDo not be guilty of possessing a library of learned books while lacking learning yourself.
Erasmus
Jonathan SwiftI'd write of people and places like I knew, and I'd make my characters talk everyday English.L.M. MontgomeryIf you find a book you really want to read but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it.Toni MorrisonA single conversation with a wise man is worth a month's study of books.Chinese proverbA thing of beauty is a joy forever.John KeatsDo not be guilty of possessing a library of learned books while lacking learning yourself.ErasmusMore history
See allIt does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.
ConfuciusNature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.
Lao TzuIn the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.
Sun TzuThe wound is the place where the light enters you.
RumiYou have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.
Marcus AureliusWaste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.Marcus Aurelius
ConfuciusNature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.Lao TzuIn the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.Sun TzuThe wound is the place where the light enters you.RumiYou have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.Marcus AureliusWaste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.Marcus Aurelius