The point of stories is not that they are objectively true, but that the soul of the story is truer than reality. Those who mock fiction do so because they fear the truth.

I think that's just a story.""But, Jace," she said. "All stories are true.

If you believe only in facts and forget stories, your beain will live, but your heart will die

I am Tessa Gray,” she said in a low, clear voice. “And I believe in the importance of stories.

Please tell me you did not bring me out here so you could tell me a very boring story about your sister.

All the stories are true

If you're really tired, I could put you to sleep," he said. "Tell you a bedtime story." She looked at him. "Are you serious?" "I'm always serious

Appearances are significant, and never more than in politics. You can always sway the crowd, provided you have a good story.

Without conflict there is no plot, without hope there is no story