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Story Believe Quote by Wilbur A. Smith

“I was sitting in the Temple of Karnak on the Nile, as the sun was going down, and I was all alone, and the great Hypostyle Hall was full of shadows and ghosts of the past, and suddenly I heard this little voice saying "my name is Taita, write my story"… and if you believe that you'll believe…” quote by Wilbur A. Smith
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““I was sitting in the Temple of Karnak on the Nile, as the sun was going down, and I was all alone, and the great Hypostyle Hall was full of shadows and ghosts of the past, and suddenly I heard this little voice saying "my name is Taita, write my story"… and if you believe that you'll believe anything.””

Wilbur A. Smith

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Temple of Karnak, unknown author, unknown date

A mysterious voice urges the narrator to record a story, suggesting belief can shape reality.

In simple terms: Belief can turn a whisper into a story.

Key Takeaway

Listen to inner prompts and write them down.

Themes

creativity spirituality storytelling

Mood

contemplative inspired

Type

philosophical creative

When to use this quote

  • writing a memoir
  • creative brainstorming
  • spiritual reflection

Key Concepts

mythic inspiration self‑fulfilling prophecy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What story would you write if a voice told you to?
  • How does belief influence perception?
A Different Perspective

The voice may be imagined, leading to self‑deception.

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