# Quote — Mark Z. Danielewski, House of Leaves

> If, however, you discover that reads are less than sympathetic and choose to dismiss this enterprise out of hand, then may I suggest you drink plenty of wine and dance in the sheets of your wedding night, because whether you know it or not, now you are truly prosperous. They say truth stands the test of time. I can think of no greater comfort than knowing this document failed such a test.

- Author: [Mark Z. Danielewski](https://www.leafyquotes.com/mark-z-danielewski.md)
- Book: [House of Leaves](https://www.leafyquotes.com/mark-z-danielewski/house-of-leaves.md)
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- Quote page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/mark-z-danielewski/house-of-leaves/if-however-you

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