Death Quote by Robert Fulghum
““Storyteller's Creed: I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge. That myth is more potent than history. That dreams are more powerful than facts. That hope always triumphs over experience. That laughter is the only cure for grief. And I believe that love is stronger than death.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Life, Robert Fulghum, 1996
Imagination, myth, dreams, hope, laughter, and love surpass rational knowledge, historical record, factual data, lived experience, grief, and death in shaping human resilience.
In simple terms: Imagination and love beat knowledge, history, facts, experience, grief, and death.
Key Takeaway
Embrace creativity and love to overcome hardship.
Themes
imagination
hope
love
resilience
mythology
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
reflective
Type
philosophical
motivational
literary
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- counseling
- education
- therapy
- personal growth
Key Concepts
mythic narrative
psychology
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance imagination with factual responsibility?
- In what ways does love help you face loss?
A Different Perspective
Idealistic view may overlook practical constraints of reality.
![“To believe is not intellectual assent: "Yes, I believe in Jesus. I will sign my name to the Nicene Creed. I believe it all" - which you could do, [but] it would have no effect on who you were or what you did. It is, rather, to give your heart.” quote by Frederick Buechner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9d5/frederick-buechner-883_believe_to-believe-is-not-intellectual-assent-ye_635623.jpg)
