Books Quote by Gene Wolfe
““I have no way of knowing whether you, who eventually will read this record, like stories or not. If you do not, no doubt you have turned these pages without attention. I confess that I love them. Indeed, it often seems to me that of all the good things in the world, the only ones humanity can claim for itself are stories and music; the rest, mercy, beauty, sleep, clean water and hot food (as the Ascian would have said) are all the work of the Increate. Thus, stories are small things indeed in the scheme of the universe, but it is hard not to love best what is our own—hard for me, at least.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Book of the New Sun, 1980
Stories and music are humanity’s unique gifts, offering meaning amid the indifferent universe.
In simple terms: Stories give humanity meaning.
Key Takeaway
Cherish storytelling and music.
Themes
meaning
humanity
stories
music
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education
- therapy
- community building
- media production
Key Concepts
Narrative importance
cultural value
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do stories resonate across cultures?
- Can music replace narrative?
A Different Perspective
Stories may oversimplify complex realities.
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