After all, I believe that legends and myths are largely made of 'truth', and indeed present aspects of it that can only be received in this mode; and long ago certain truths and modes of this kind were discovered and must always reappear.

J.r.r. Tolkien
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George Santayana’s quote, "After all, I believe that legends and myths are largely made of 'truth', and indeed present aspects of it that can only be received in this mode; and long ago certain truths and modes of this kind were discovered and must always reappear", reveals the truth behind several myths. A myth is a story that people believe is true without any proof. A legend is a story that people believe is true but with some proof. The statement that "after all" was made by George Santayana simply means, in his opinion, "for all intents and purposes."

Source: The Letters Of J.r.r. Tolkien

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