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Thrillers are like life, more like life than you are
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"Thrillers are like life, more like life than you are"

- Graham Greene

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This quote by Graham Greene suggests that thrillers are a reflection of life, which they can be more realistic than life itself. He suggests that thrillers can be a way to check out the intricacies of life, and to get a better understanding of the world around us. Thrillers can be a way to check out the darker side of life, and to gain insight into the motivations of individuals and the effects of their actions. Thrillers can likewise be a method to check out the ethical issues that people deal with in life, and to gain a better understanding of the choices that people make. By checking out these themes through thrillers, we can acquire a better understanding of the world around us and the people in it.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Graham Greene between October 2, 1904 and April 3, 1991. He/she was a famous Playwright from United Kingdom. The author also have 37 other quotes.

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