Human experience Quote by Richard Le Gallienne

“For most of human history, myths have survived through changing times because they did not demand to be seen as a literal retelling of…

— Jonah Sachs

Myths are a waste of time. They prevent progression.

— Barbra Streisand

Myths which are believed in tend to become true.

— George Orwell

The value of myth is that it takes all the things you know and restores to them the rich significance which has been hidden…

— Anonymous

“At critical moments in the life of individuals and of societies, it is not necessarily the facts that are needed as much as a…

— Michael Meade

In terms of the mechanics of story, myth is an intriguing one because we didn't make myth up; myth is an imprinture of the…

— Baz Luhrmann

All things fade and quickly turn to myth.

— Marcus Aurelius

Myths often do a lot of theoretical good, while they are still new.

— Gilbert Ryle

True myths, ancient and modern, stop time because they emerge from somewhere beyond time.

— Phil Cousineau

I am attracted to myths.

— Tina Turner

A myth is more powerful - and more lasting - than reality.

— Gloria Naylor

Myths are stories that express meaning, morality or motivation. Whether they are true or not is irrelevant.

— Michael Shermer