“Stories have a way of changing faces. They are unruly things, undisciplined, given to delinquency and the throwing of erasers. This is why we must close them up into thick, solid books, so they cannot get out and cause trouble.”
— Catherynne M. Valente
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Sometimes the most beautiful parts of life are the ones we can’t quite contain. ✨ “Stories have a way of changing faces. They are unruly things, undisciplined, given to delinquency and the throwing of erasers. This is why we must close them up into thick, solid books, so they cannot get out and cause trouble.” — Catherynne M. Valente. What is one 'unruly' experience that has shaped who you are today? Let's discuss in the comments! 👇
About this quote
Life is rarely a straight line; it is a collection of unruly, unscripted moments that refuse to stay within the lines. Just as stories have a way of 'changing faces,' our experiences have a profound way of reshaping our identities. We often spend our lives trying to compartmentalize the chaos, seeking structure and certainty to keep the unpredictable parts of our journey at bay. We try to bind our memories into tidy chapters, hoping to make sense of the mess and find a sense of control. But there is a sacred magic in the delinquency of it all. The moments that feel out of control—the unexpected turns, the mistakes, and the emotional outbursts—are often the very things that teach us how to truly live. Don't be afraid of the parts of your journey that refuse to be tamed or the stories that don't fit into a neat box. Embrace the unruliness of your existence, for it is in the beautiful, undisciplined chaos that we find our most authentic selves.
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