“The first lie of fiction is that the author gives some order to the chaos of life.”
— Isabel Allende
Simplified Meaning:
When someone writes a story, it might seem like they are organizing the messy and unpredictable parts of life to make everything make sense. But in real life, things don’t always fit together so neatly. For example, in a book, every event might have a clear reason and every character’s actions might have an obvious purpose. However, in reality, people often make decisions without knowing why, and events can happen randomly without a clear cause. Think about a movie where the hero's journey is carefully planned out, with each step leading logically to the next. Life doesn’t always work that way. Opportunities and challenges might come out of nowhere, and people can’t always predict what will happen next. Understanding this can help you accept life’s uncertainties. Instead of looking for perfect order in everything, it might be more helpful to learn to navigate and embrace the unpredictability of life. This mindset can make you more adaptable and help you find peace in the midst of chaos.
