And enough for me that when my hand touched your shoulder, you leaned on me; and when you felt me slip away, you called my name.
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All the stories are fictions. What matters is which fiction you believe.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that our perceptions of reality are shaped by the beliefs we hold about the stories we tell ourselves.
Orson Scott Card's quote emphasizes the subjective nature of reality, implying that every story, including our personal narratives, is a construct. The importance lies not in the factual accuracy of these stories but in the beliefs we choose to embrace, as they shape our identities and experiences in the world.
Themes
StoriesBeliefFictionRealityPerception
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the power of storytelling in shaping one's identity.
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