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Change the world Quote by Richard Wagamese

“All that we are is story. From the moment we are born to the time we continue on our spirit journey, we are involved in the creation of the story of our time here. It is what we arrive with. It is all we leave behind. We are not the things we accumulate. We are not the things we deem important. We…” quote by Richard Wagamese
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““All that we are is story. From the moment we are born to the time we continue on our spirit journey, we are involved in the creation of the story of our time here. It is what we arrive with. It is all we leave behind. We are not the things we accumulate. We are not the things we deem important. We are story. All of us. What comes to matter then is the creation of the best possible story we can while we’re here; you, me, us, together. When we can do that and we take the time to share those stories with each other, we get bigger inside, we see each other, we recognize our kinship – we change the world, one story at a time…””

Richard Wagamese

About This Quote

Source Speech: Interview on storytelling, 2015

Our identity is defined by the narratives we create and share, not by material possessions or status.

In simple terms: We are stories, not things.

Key Takeaway

Focus on creating meaningful narratives.

Themes

identity storytelling connection purpose

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • community building
  • teaching
  • artistic expression

Key Concepts

narrative identity collective consciousness legacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you shape a story that benefits others?
  • What narratives limit your potential?
A Different Perspective

Stories can be subjective and may overlook factual truth.

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