Going away Quote by Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor
“Even if you're in charge of the grand story there's still memory. The other stories do not go away.”
About This Quote
Even leaders of narratives cannot erase past stories; memory persists despite attempts to dominate.
In simple terms: Stories of the past remain even when new ones dominate.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and honor multiple narratives.
Themes
memory
history
power
storytelling
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education
- family histories
- cultural preservation
Key Concepts
narrative dominance
collective memory
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance new narratives with existing memories?
- What responsibilities do storytellers have?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the value of new perspectives.
![“Sometimes I get the start of a story from a memory, an anecdote, but that gets lost and is usually unrecognizable in the final story." [ A Conversation with Alice Munro , BookBrowse, 1998]” quote by Alice Munro](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ba5/alice-munro-1231_anecdote_sometimes-i-get-the-start-of-a-story-fro_2419813.jpg)
