--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: A story must be told in such a way that…" description: "\"A story must be told in such a way that it constitutes help in itself. My grandfather was lame. Once they asked him to tell a story about his teacher. ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/eff/martin-buber-2381_done_a-story-must-be-told-in-such-a-way-that_3127635.jpg" --- # A story must be told in such a way that it constitutes… ![“A story must be told in such a way that it constitutes help in itself. My grandfather was lame. Once they asked him to tell a story about his teacher. And he related how the holy Baal Shem used to hop and dance while he prayed. My grandfather rose as he spoke, and he was so swept away by his story…” quote by Martin Buber](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/eff/martin-buber-2381_done_a-story-must-be-told-in-such-a-way-that_3127635.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/eff/martin-buber-2381_done_a-story-must-be-told-in-such-a-way-that_3127635.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/eff/martin-buber-2381_done_a-story-must-be-told-in-such-a-way-that_3127635.jpg) > “A story must be told in such a way that it constitutes help in itself. My grandfather was lame. Once they asked him to tell a story about his teacher. And he related how the holy Baal Shem used to hop and dance while he prayed. My grandfather rose as he spoke, and he was so swept away by his story that he himself began to hop and dance to show how the master had done. From that hour he was cured of his lameness. That's how to tell a story.” [Martin Buber](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/martin-buber/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Argues that storytelling itself can heal, as a compelling narrative can physically transform the teller and listener **In simple terms:** Stories can heal and inspire action Key Takeaway Use storytelling as a therapeutic tool Themes healing storytelling transformation community Mood hopeful thoughtful empowering Type philosophical psychological inspirational When to use this quote - counseling sessions - education workshops - cultural rituals Key Concepts Narrative therapy embodied cognition collective memory Questions to Reflect On - Can any story induce physical change? - What ethical limits exist in therapeutic storytelling? 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