Communication Quote by Kate Forsyth
“Storytelling is as old as speech. It existed before humans first began to carve shapes in stones and press their hands upon the rocky walls of caves.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Lost Tales by Kate Forsyth, 2016
Storytelling predates written language, emerging with spoken communication and early visual symbols.
In simple terms: Stories began before writing.
Value oral traditions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- marketing
- family storytelling
- preserving heritage
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we preserve spoken narratives?
- What role does storytelling play in identity?
Oral stories can be lost without documentation.