Aids Quote by Diane Setterfield
“My gripe is not with lovers of the truth but with truth herself. What succor, what consolation is there in truth, compared to a story? What good is truth, at midnight, in the dark, when the wind is roaring like a bear in the chimney? When the lightning strikes shadows on the bedroom wall and the rain taps at the window with its long fingernails? No. When fear and cold make a statue of you in your bed, don't expect hard-boned and fleshless truth to come running to your aid. What you need are the plump comforts of a story. The soothing, rocking safety of a lie.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield, 2006
Truth can feel cold and harsh, while stories offer comforting, protective narratives that help us cope with fear.
In simple terms: Stories comfort; truth can be harsh
Key Takeaway
Seek comforting narratives when truth feels overwhelming
Themes
comfort
storytelling
truth
fear
psychology
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- nighttime anxiety
- personal crisis
- seeking solace
Key Concepts
Narrative therapy
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance truth and comfort?
- When is a lie preferable?
A Different Perspective
Stories may oversimplify reality, ignoring necessary discomfort
