Facts Quote by Terry Pratchett
“People think that stories are shaped by people. In fact, it's the other way around.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Discworld series, unknown title
Stories influence people more than people shape stories.
In simple terms: Stories shape us, not we shape stories.
Pay attention to narrative impact.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- media consumption
- political discourse
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do stories affect your decisions?
- Can you reshape narratives to empower yourself?
May understate human agency in creating narratives.