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What does it mean?
Writing can be beautiful, but real life lacks the structure and neatness of a story.
In plain terms
Words are pretty but life is messy.
What can you take from it?
Reality rarely matches the polish of language.

Where it applies

  • writing advice
  • philosophical discussion
  • life reflection

Putting it to work

  • expect reality to be messy
  • value truth over narrative

Questions to consider

  • Is life less real because it isn't a story?
  • What makes a story true?

Another view

It undervalues the beauty found in everyday life.

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