Biographies Quote by Antonio Damasio
“Narratives are not fixed. We change our narratives for ourselves and we change them not necessarily deliberately. In other words, some people do, some people will constantly reconstruct their biography for external purposes, it's a very interesting political ploy.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Self Comes to Mind, Antonio Damasio, 2010
We constantly reshape personal narratives, often unconsciously, to serve internal identity and external agendas.
In simple terms: We change our life stories, sometimes without realizing it.
Recognize and examine the stories you tell yourself.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal therapy
- political campaigning
- media storytelling
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do your current narratives serve you?
- What external pressures shape your story?
Narratives can be manipulated, leading to self‑deception.