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“We tell stories. We tell stories to pass the time, to leave the world for a while, or go more deeply into it. We tell stories to heal the pain of living.” quote by Niall Williams
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“We tell stories. We tell stories to pass the time, to leave the world for a while, or go more deeply into it. We tell stories to heal the pain of living.”

Niall Williams

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Purpose of Storytelling, 2018

Stories serve time‑passing, escapism, and healing of life's pain.

In simple terms: Stories heal and entertain.

Key Takeaway

Tell stories to heal.

Themes

narrative healing escape

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

literary psychological

When to use this quote

  • therapy
  • education
  • entertainment

Key Concepts

psychology mythology communication

Questions to Reflect On

  • What stories have healed you?
  • How to ensure narratives uplift?
A Different Perspective

Stories can perpetuate harmful myths.

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