“Nobody has any conscience about adding to the improbabilities of a marvelous tale.”
— Nathaniel Hawthorne
Simplified Meaning:
When people hear an amazing story, they often don't worry about whether every detail is really true. They're happy to make the story even more incredible by adding their own embellishments. Imagine you're telling a friend about a huge fish you caught, and as others hear the story, someone might say the fish was even bigger than you described, and another might add that you caught it with just a small hook. Each person wants the story to be more exciting, so they contribute little exaggerations. This kind of behavior shows that people enjoy making tales more entertaining, even if it means stretching the truth. It's important to be aware of this tendency, both in telling and listening to stories, so you'll know that not everything you hear might be accurate.
