I want to still be me when I wake up one fine morning and have breakfast at Tiffany´s.
Truman CapoteRead
I got this idea of doing a really serious big work-it would be precisely like a novel, with a single difference: Every word of it would be true from beginning to end.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Capote emphasizes the importance of truth in storytelling, suggesting that authenticity can be as profound as fiction.
In this quote, Truman Capote presents the idea that a significant work, akin to a novel, can stand out if it is entirely based on truth. He highlights the power of reality as a narrative device, suggesting that honest storytelling can evoke deep emotions and thoughts, just as fictional stories can.
Themes
TruthAuthenticityStorytellingLiteratureNovel
In practice
Example use cases
In a literary discussion about the role of truth in writing.
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I don't want to own anything until I find a place where me and things go together.
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The quietness of his tone italicized the malice of his reply.
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