If life’s lessons could be reduced to single sentences, there would be no need for fiction.
Meaning of the quote
If life's lessons could be explained in just one or two sentences, there wouldn't be a need for stories, books, and movies. Real life is much more complex than that. Fiction allows writers to explore the nuances and complexities of human experiences that can't be summed up in a simple statement.
About Scott Turow
Scott Turow is an acclaimed American author and lawyer who has written a multitude of best-selling fiction and nonfiction books, which have been translated into over 40 languages and sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. His legal-themed novels, set in the fictional Kindle County, have also been adapted into several successful films.
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