Believe Quote by Gunter Grass
“People have always told tales. Long before humanity learned to write and gradually became literate, everybody told tales to everybody else and everybody listened to everybody else's tales. Before long it became clear that some of the still illiterate storytellers told more and better tales than others, that is, they could make more people believe their lies.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Tin Drum, 1959
Storytelling shapes belief; skilled storytellers can persuade more than the literate.
In simple terms: Stories influence belief.
Key Takeaway
Critically evaluate narratives.
Themes
storytelling
truth
persuasion
Mood
analytical
skeptical
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- education
- politics
- media analysis
Key Concepts
narrative power
social influence
Questions to Reflect On
- Who are the most persuasive storytellers you encounter?
- How do you discern truth in popular narratives?
A Different Perspective
Even illiterate storytellers can dominate discourse.
