There is a tendency to seek an objective account of everything before admitting its reality.
Thomas NagelRead
I think my mission, if I could call it that, as a storyteller is to try and find ways to show how similar we are and not how different we are.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the role of storytelling in highlighting human similarities rather than differences.
In this quote, Taylor Sheridan expresses his belief that storytelling serves a crucial purpose in revealing the shared experiences and emotions among people. Instead of focusing on the aspects that separate us, a storyteller's mission can be to illuminate the commonalities that unite humanity, fostering understanding, empathy, and connection among diverse individuals. By sharing our stories, we can bridge gaps and find common ground, reminding us of our shared humanity.
Themes
StorytellingHumanitySimilaritiesConnectionsEmpathy
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the power of narrative, a speaker might quote this to emphasize the unifying aspect of storytelling.
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