Burden Quote by Joseph Bruchac
“A story is a burden which must be carried with as much care as we carry a sleeping child”
About This Quote
Source Storytelling: Oral Tradition, 1998
A story is a heavy responsibility, to be handled with the same care as a sleeping child.
In simple terms: Stories are burdens that need gentle handling.
Key Takeaway
Treat narratives with compassion and caution.
Themes
responsibility
storytelling
care
Mood
respectful
thoughtful
Type
cultural
motivational
When to use this quote
- family storytelling
- education
- media production
Key Concepts
cultural heritage
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does the weight of a story affect its teller?
- What safeguards protect vulnerable listeners?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize the weight of narrative.
