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To see the madness and yet walk a perfect silver line…

“To see the madness and yet walk a perfect silver line. ... That's what the true story-teller should be: a great guide, a clear mind, who can walk a silver line in hell or madness.” quote by Ben Okri
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“To see the madness and yet walk a perfect silver line. ... That's what the true story-teller should be: a great guide, a clear mind, who can walk a silver line in hell or madness.”

Ben Okri

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A storyteller must navigate chaos with clarity, guiding others through turmoil.

In simple terms: Storytellers guide through madness with clear purpose.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate clarity amid chaos.

Themes

creativity guidance resilience

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical creative

When to use this quote

  • writing workshops
  • therapy sessions
  • leadership training

Key Concepts

narrative theory psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you maintain objectivity in chaos?
  • What techniques sharpen a storyteller’s focus?
A Different Perspective

Clarity may be lost if the guide is biased.

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