Heal Quote by Niall Williams
“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.”
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.
Tell stories to heal.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- therapy
- education
- entertainment
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What stories have healed you?
- How to ensure narratives uplift?
Stories can perpetuate harmful myths.