“Every story is a ghost story. Every story is a love story.”
What this quote means
Del Toro sees in every narrative two dimensions: the fantastical, evoking the unknown and mystery, and love, the universal driving force of stories. This duality shows that our tales, whether genre or realistic, are always about connection and the search for meaning. It resonates with story lovers, and applies when reading or writing a story, looking for these two threads.
How to apply it daily
Think of a story that moved you. Identify its 'ghost' element (mystery) and its 'love' element (connection), and reflect on their significance.
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