Fierce Quote by Mark Lawrence
““And that’s how it is in this world, boy. Start a tale, just a little tale that should fade and die—take your eye off it for just a moment and when you turn back it’s grown big enough to grab you up in its teeth and shake you. That’s how it is. All our lives are tales. Some spread, and grow in the telling. Others are just told between us and the gods, muttered back and forth behind our days, but those tales grow too and shake us just as fierce.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Red Queen's War, 2014
Stories expand when neglected, becoming powerful forces that shape our lives.
In simple terms: Neglected stories grow powerful.
Key Takeaway
Pay attention to small narratives.
Themes
storytelling
growth
consequence
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- career decisions
- social media
- cultural myths
Key Concepts
mythology
narrative power
unintended impact
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you monitor the narratives you create?
- What small stories might be influencing you?
A Different Perspective
Stories can become overwhelming if ignored.
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