You can't just hoard your ideas inside the ivory tower. You have to get them out into the world.
George M. ChurchRead
Armenian folklore has it that three apples fell from Heaven: one for the teller of a story, one for the listener, and the third for the one who 'took it to heart.' What a pity Heaven awarded no apple to the one who wrote the story down.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the importance of storytelling and its impact on both the teller and the listener, while pointing out the often overlooked value of those who document these stories.
This quote reflects on the significance of storytelling in culture, emphasizing that storytelling is a collaborative act between the storyteller, the audience, and those who internalize or cherish the story. It suggests that the writer or recorder of these tales, although essential to preserving these narratives, often does not receive due recognition or reward for their efforts, which can be seen as a commentary on the nature of appreciation and acknowledgment in creative endeavors.
Themes
StorytellingAppreciationCultureWisdomNarrative
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the importance of literature in preserving culture, one might quote this to emphasize the role of writers.
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