Human race Quote by W. Somerset Maugham
““The faculty for myth is innate in the human race. It seizes with avidity upon any incidents, surprising or mysterious, in the career of those who have at all distinguished themselves from their fellows, and invents a legend to which it then attaches a fanatical belief.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Of Human Bondage, 1915
Humans instinctively create myths, turning events into legendary narratives with fervent belief.
In simple terms: People turn stories into myths.
Key Takeaway
Recognize myth-making in perception.
Themes
myth
storytelling
human nature
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- media consumption
- education
- political rhetoric
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
culture
identity
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we cling to legends?
- How do myths shape societies?
A Different Perspective
Myths can distort truth.
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