We must remember that there is a great difference between…
“We must remember that there is a great difference between a myth and a miracle. A myth is the idealization of a fact. A miracle is the counterfeit of a fact. There is the same difference between a myth and a miracle that there is between fiction and falsehood -- between poetry and perjury. Miracles belong to the far past and the far future. The little line of sand, called the present, between the seas, belongs to common sense to the natural.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Distinguishes myth (idealized fact) from miracle (counterfeit fact) and links to truth and fiction.
In simple terms: Myths idealize facts; miracles distort them.
Key Takeaway
Seek truth, avoid false narratives.
Themes
philosophy
truth
fiction
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- media literacy
- education
- critical thinking
Key Concepts
Epistemology
literary analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you tell myth from miracle?
- What role does truth play in storytelling?
A Different Perspective
Distinguishing can be subjective.