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“...when the daily reality presents itself as uncomprehendable, we fashion our own myths and then hold those phony truths to be inalienable.” quote by Marianne Wiggins
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““...when the daily reality presents itself as uncomprehendable, we fashion our own myths and then hold those phony truths to be inalienable.””

Marianne Wiggins

About This Quote

Source Novel: My Life in the Middle of the World by Marianne Wiggins, 1995

When reality feels incomprehensible, we create myths and treat them as immutable truths.

In simple terms: People make up stories to cope with confusing reality.

Key Takeaway

Question the myths you accept.

Themes

psychology mythmaking truth comfort

Mood

reflective critical

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal crises
  • media consumption
  • political rhetoric
  • cultural traditions

Key Concepts

cognitive bias social construct narrative

Questions to Reflect On

  • What myths guide your decisions?
  • How can you test their validity?
A Different Perspective

Myths can be harmful if unexamined.

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