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If you believe, as the Greeks did, that man is at the mercy of the gods, then you write tragedy. The end is inevitable f
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"If you believe, as the Greeks did, that man is at the mercy of the gods, then you write tragedy. The end is inevitable from the beginning. But if you believe that man can solve his own problems and is at nobody's mercy, then you will probably write melodrama"

- Lillian Hellman

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This quote by Lillian Hellman speaks with the power of idea fit the stories we inform. If our team believe that our lives are predetermined by the gods, then our tales will be tragedies, with an inescapable end. On the other hand, if our team believe that we have the power to solve our very own troubles, after that our tales will be melodramas, with a much more confident end result. This quote speaks with the power of our beliefs fit our tales, as well as exactly how our ideas can be a reflection of our worldview. It additionally talks with the power of narration, and also how our stories can be a representation of our beliefs. Inevitably, this quote speaks to the power of belief in shaping our tales, and exactly how our beliefs can shape our worldview.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Lillian Hellman between June 20, 1905 and June 30, 1984. She was a famous Dramatist from USA. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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