Crows Calling Quote by John Crowley
““Well, they should be glad, then, he said, that we did it, shouldn't they? That we stole Death's death from them, I mean, so that they could never have it, no matter how hard they tried, no matter how much they wanted it. That was good for them, wasn't it? Aren't they lucky? You're asking me? the Coyote said. He crawled out from his hidey-hole, lifted a hind leg to pass a few drops of water. Overhead Crows were calling Crows to feast, heading in numbers for the mountain at the end of Ymr. Well I think they are, Dar Oakley said. And what have we ever got for it? Stories, Coyote said. Not to tell you something you don't already know. We're made of stories now, brother. It's why we never die even if we do.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Book of the River, 1996
Stories give us immortality; by sharing narratives we transcend death and remain alive in memory.
In simple terms: Stories make us live forever.
Key Takeaway
Share your story.
Themes
mortality
storytelling
legacy
Mood
thoughtful
poetic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- teaching
- writing memoirs
- digital archiving
Key Concepts
Narrative identity
cultural memory
Questions to Reflect On
- What story defines you?
- How will you preserve it?
A Different Perspective
Stories can be misinterpreted or forgotten.
