“If the reader prefers, this book may be regarded as fiction. But there is always the chance that such a book of fiction may throw some light on what has been written as fact.”

“This book is fiction, but there is always a chance that such a work of fiction may throw some light on what has been written as fact.”

“The reader may ask how to tell fact from fiction. A rough guide: anything that seems particularly unlikely is probably true.”

“The Bible may be an arresting andpoetic work of fiction, but it is not the sort of book you should giveyour children to form their morals.”

“from What to Read by Mickey Pearlman - A book for book clubsFrom chapter -- "How to Read":Rule 1: BAN at the outset any discussion that focuses on "Did you like the book." This is not a popularity contest, any worthwhile piece of fiction or non-fiction, no matter how beloved or detested teaches the reader something.”

“There is some fiction, in all fact; and some fact, in all fiction.”