Knowledge is like money: to be of value it must circulate, and in circulating it can increase in quantity and, hopefully, in value.
Louis L'AmourRead
I think of myself in the oral tradition-as a troubadour, a village tale-teller, _x000D_ the man in the shadows of the campfire. That's the way I'd like to be remembered-_x000D_ as a storyteller. A good storyteller.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the importance of storytelling as a vital cultural tradition and personal legacy.
In this quote, Louis L'Amour reflects on his identity as a storyteller, likening himself to a troubadour or a village tale-teller whose role is to share stories that connect people and preserve culture. He expresses a desire to be remembered for his ability to weave narratives that resonate and leave an impact on those who hear them, emphasizing the value of storytelling in human experience.
Themes
StorytellingTraditionLegacyNarrativeCulture
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about preserving culture, one might quote L'Amour to emphasize the importance of storytelling.
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