Narration Quote by Thomas Hardy
““...a true narrative like time and tide must run its course and would respect no man.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Tess of the d'Urbervilles, 1891
Some narratives are inevitable and beyond human control, like natural forces, and they do not bend to individual will.
In simple terms: Stories can be unstoppable like nature.
Key Takeaway
Accept the limits of influence.
Themes
destiny
nature
storytelling
humility
Mood
thoughtful
poetic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal ambition
- creative writing
- life planning
Key Concepts
inevitability
free will
literary theme
Questions to Reflect On
- What narratives feel unstoppable to you?
- Do you resist or accept inevitable outcomes?
A Different Perspective
Even inevitable forces can be misinterpreted.
![“I got used to [ Lars Von Trier] doing the narration for 'Dogville' and 'Manderley.' And I said to him I do these narrations for you but you never put me in a film! So he called my bluff and put me in 'Melancholia' and I was thrilled about that.” quote by John Hurt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ccf/john-hurt-1669_bluffs_i-got-used-to-lars-von-trier-doing-the-n_55595.jpg)
![“I had never done a Director's Cut narration on Beaches so I did in time for the release of the DVD. It was a great visit and I do a whole-behind-the-scenes thing and I tell stories about Bette [Mudler] and Barbara Hershey and everybody and that was fun. It made me cry again.” quote by Garry Marshall](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e30/garry-marshall-12551_barbara_i-had-never-done-a-director-s-cut-narrat_66832.jpg)
