Eager Quote by Peter Hedges
“I completely hold on to the idea that people are eager if not desperate to be told a good story.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Storytelling, 2015
People crave narratives because stories satisfy emotional and psychological needs for meaning.
In simple terms: Stories fulfill a deep need.
Tell compelling stories.
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When to use this quote
- marketing
- education
- therapy
- leadership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do some resist narratives?
- What makes a story persuasive?
Not everyone values stories equally.