Certainly Quote by Lynne Tillman

“Certainly there will always be stories,”

Lynne Tillman

About This Quote

Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2012

Stories are perpetual; they always exist regardless of our attention.

In simple terms: Stories never cease.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the endless flow of narratives.

Themes

storytelling existence permanence culture literature

Mood

thoughtful reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

writing
reading
media consumption
teaching
personal reflection

Key Concepts

narrative theory ontological reflection

Questions to Reflect On

How do we choose which stories to engage with?
What impact does constant storytelling have on society?

A Different Perspective

Stories can be ignored, but they persist.

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