Facts Quote by Joseph Campbell
“People forget facts, but they remember stories.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Power of Myth, 1988
Stories stick in memory because they engage emotions and narrative structures, unlike raw facts.
In simple terms: Stories are remembered, facts are forgotten.
Use narratives to make ideas memorable.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- marketing
- teaching
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What story could you tell to convey this fact?
- When might a fact be better than a story?
Facts can be essential for accuracy; stories may distort truth.