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We call them faerie. We don't believe in them. Our loss.

“We call them faerie. We don't believe in them. Our loss.” quote by Charles de Lint
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“We call them faerie. We don't believe in them. Our loss.”

Charles de Lint

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker acknowledges the loss of belief in faeries, reflecting on cultural or personal disappearance.

In simple terms: Loss of belief in faeries.

Key Takeaway

Recognize what we have lost.

Themes

myth loss belief

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • fantasy writing
  • role‑playing games
  • heritage preservation
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

folklore nostalgia cultural shift

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the loss of myth mean today?
  • How can we honor forgotten stories?
A Different Perspective

Denial may ignore symbolic value.

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