Myth Quote by Rainer Werner Fassbinder
“The more real things get, the more like myths they become.”
About This Quote
Source Film: The Marriage of Maria Braun, 1979
Reality becomes mythic as it intensifies and loses ordinary clarity.
In simple terms: Real events turn into myth when intensified.
Recognize mythic framing in daily life.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- journalism
- storytelling
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What everyday facts feel mythic?
- How does myth shape understanding?
Myths can distort truth.