Story Quote by Donna J. Haraway
““It matters what matters we use to think other matters with; it matters what stories we tell to tell other stories with; it matters what knots knot knots, what thoughts think thoughts, what descriptions describe descriptions, what ties tie ties. It matters what stories make worlds, what worlds make stories.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Simians, Cyborgs, and Women: The Reinvention of Nature, Donna J. Haraway, 1991
Stories, language, and concepts shape reality; the narratives we tell construct the worlds we inhabit.
In simple terms: Stories create worlds.
Key Takeaway
Choose narratives wisely.
Themes
language
storytelling
construction
Mood
introspective
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing
- education
- media
- community building
Key Concepts
philosophy
semiotics
Questions to Reflect On
- What stories shape your worldview?
- How can you rewrite limiting narratives?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on narrative may ignore material conditions.
