A short story is the ultimate close-up magic trick -- a couple of thousand words to take you around the universe or break your heart.
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What should I believe? thought Shadow, and the voice came back to him from somewhere deep beneath the world, in a bass rumble: Believe everything.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that belief can encompass a vast range of ideas and possibilities.
In this quote by Neil Gaiman, the character Shadow grapples with the concept of belief, illustrating the complexity of trusting in multiple ideas or truths. The response he hears, 'Believe everything,' emphasizes an expansive approach to belief, encouraging openness to the multitude of experiences, narratives, and realities that exist in the world.
Themes
BeliefTruthOpennessPossibilityIdeas
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about faith and belief systems, this quote can highlight the importance of embracing diverse perspectives.
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