“I always know a lie when I hear it, and the effect it has on me is no good at all. I go berserk just forcing myself not to go berserk, just trying to see truth in the lie, to see it in full context, and in a dimension in which it has got to be more than just a lie, possibly the profoundest kind of truth.”
Quote by William Saroyan
Work
Days of Life and Death and Escape to the Moon. (2. Print.)
This book delves into profound existential questions while focusing on a dramatic journey to the moon. The second print edition signifies its continued popularity and relevance. more
Author
William Saroyan
William Saroyan was an American playwright and novelist known for his humorous and satirical style. His works often explored social and human issues from the perspective of Armenian-American individuals. more
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