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“People think that stories are shaped by people. In fact, it's the other way around.” quote by Terry Pratchett
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“People think that stories are shaped by people. In fact, it's the other way around.”

Terry Pratchett

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Source Novel: Discworld series, unknown title

Stories influence people more than people shape stories.

In simple terms: Stories shape us, not we shape stories.

Key Takeaway

Pay attention to narrative impact.

Themes

storytelling influence culture psychology agency

Mood

thoughtful insightful philosophical

Type

literary psychological

When to use this quote

  • education
  • media consumption
  • political discourse
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

narrative theory social conditioning media effects

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do stories affect your decisions?
  • Can you reshape narratives to empower yourself?
A Different Perspective

May understate human agency in creating narratives.

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