Believe Quote by Sally Quinn
“I think that obviously humans find it very difficult to believe that there is no there there. So they created these stories and myths to give their lives some meaning.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Unknown source, 2020
Humans create myths to fill existential gaps, seeking meaning when faced with uncertainty.
In simple terms: People make stories to find purpose.
Key Takeaway
Question your narratives.
Themes
meaning
myths
existential
psychology
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- cultural storytelling
- religious belief
Key Concepts
belief systems
narrative psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What myths guide your life?
- How do you cope with meaninglessness?
A Different Perspective
Myths can oversimplify complex realities.
![“[M]yths are not invented as stories are. Myths are inspired-they really are. They come from the same realm that dream comes from.” quote by Joseph Campbell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b20/joseph-campbell-300_dream_m-yths-are-not-invented-as-stories-are-m_676365.jpg)
