"I hope that the epitaph of the human race when the world ends will be: Here perished a species which lived to tell stories. We tell stories to strangers to ingratiate ourselves, stories to lovers to b..."
- Lyndsay Faye
"We can help the next generation, with the stories we write today."
- Lailah Gifty Akita
"My wishes before I die, to fulfill my mission on earth; The writing of my life stories to inspired present and future generations."
"Storytelling began as a way for humans to relay information, from where to find food sources to the benefits of familial bonding, because fictional stories were the easiest way to memorize and communi..."
- Susan Reynolds
"I believe that we don't choose our stories," she began, leaning forward. "Our stories choose us." She paused and took a sip of water. Her hand, I noticed was steady.. "And if we don't tell them, then ..."
- Dani Shapiro