Believer Quote by Terry Goodkind
“Over the millennia the seed of stories planted in the fertile soil of bits and scraps of facts was watered by wishes and began to take root and grow. Eventually, a bountiful fruit of rumors burst forth, to be spread on the wind of whispers that said we hid a fabled hoard of gold. Nothing could convince the believers that it was not true. The truth does not glitter for these people like gold does.”
About This Quote
Stories evolve from fragments, growing into rumors that seem valuable, yet truth lacks the glitter of myth.
In simple terms: Stories become rumors that seem valuable but lack truth.
Key Takeaway
Question the allure of sensational narratives.
Themes
myths
rumors
truth
perception
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- media consumption
- historical myths
- personal anecdotes
Key Concepts
information diffusion
cognitive bias
social storytelling
Questions to Reflect On
- Why are we drawn to glittering falsehoods?
- How can we value truth over appealing myths?
A Different Perspective
Truth may be less appealing than myth.
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