Belief Quote by Wallace Stevens
“The prologues are over. It is a question, now, Of final belief. So, say that final belief Must be in a fiction. It is time to choose.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Prologues Are Over, 1942
Final belief must be a narrative we choose; fiction becomes our guiding truth.
In simple terms: Choose a belief as story.
Key Takeaway
Embrace purposeful narrative.
Themes
belief
fiction
choice
Mood
introspective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal philosophy
- creative writing
- decision making
Key Concepts
existentialism
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- What story do you live by?
- How does narrative shape your purpose?
A Different Perspective
Fiction may not reflect reality fully.
