Why? When I, myself do not believe? "Because,"explained…
““Why? When I, myself do not believe? "Because,"explained Mary Rommely simply, "the child must have a valuable thing which is called imagination. The child must have a secret world in which live things that never were. t is necessary that she believe. She must start out believing in things not of this world. Then when the world becomes too ugly for living in, the child can reach back and live in her imagination. I , myself, even in this day and at my age, have great need of recalling miraculous lives of the Saints and the great miracles that have come to pass on earth. Only by having this in my mind can I live beyond what I have to live for.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Imagination provides a secret refuge that sustains hope when reality feels harsh.
In simple terms: Imagination offers a hopeful escape.
Key Takeaway
Nurture imagination for resilience.
Themes
imagination
hope
spirituality
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- childhood trauma
- mental health
- creative pursuits
- spiritual crises
Key Concepts
psychology
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- How can imagination aid coping?
- When should you confront reality directly?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on fantasy may avoid real problems.