“Many a true thing is said in jest.”
“Many a true word hath been spoken in jest.”
“It is a true story, the monster said. Many things that are true feel like a cheat.”
“Conor shook his head. "That's a terrible story. And a cheat." "It is a true story," the monster said. "Many things that are true feel like a cheat.”
“Well, I don't know," said the Story Girl thoughtfully. "I think there are two kinds of true thing - true things that are, and true things that are not, but might be.”
“Many wise words are spoken in jest, but they don't compare with the number of stupid words spoken in earnest.”