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art imitates life

Meaning

art imitates life

The observation that a creative work was inspired by true events; based on a true story.

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Life imitates art far more than art imitates Life. Oscar Wilde

Paradoxically though it may seem, it is none the less true that life imitates art far more than art imitates life. Oscar Wilde

Art imitates life and, sometimes, life imitates art. It's a weird combination of elements. Bruce Willis

Television is much better crafted today then in the 70s. The content is less positive but I'm one of those that feel our entertainment reflects our world, it's not a driver - art imitates life. Christopher Knight

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