First time Quote by Adele Geras
““Danae and Theano nodded but settled down more comfortably to hear their friend tell it once again. A story passed the time. A story took your thoughs far awar from your own troubles. A story could make you laugh or cry. it could fill you with wonder. And the stories you'd heard already were the best of all, because you knew there would be no disappointment at the end. There would be no unpleasant surprises. Of course, new stories that no one had told before were truly best of all, but they were rare, and hearing one for the first time was like coming across a scarlet flower you didn't recognise hidden in a crevice in the rocks.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Storyteller's Gift by Adele Geras, 2005
Stories transport us beyond personal worries, offering emotional relief, wonder, and surprise, especially when novel and unexpected.
In simple terms: Stories lift us from our problems and bring wonder.
Key Takeaway
Seek new stories to expand perspective.
Themes
imagination
empathy
escapism
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- reading
- travel
- conversation
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Narrative power
emotional catharsis
Questions to Reflect On
- What new story has changed your view?
- How do familiar stories comfort you?
A Different Perspective
New stories can be scarce and may not meet expectations.
