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“The children know all about everything so well that it never occurs to them to play at the situations in any one of these tales, or even to read it twice over. But let them have tales of the imagination, scenes laid in other lands and other times, heroic adventures, hairbreadth escapes, delicious fairy tales in which they are never roughly pulled up by the impossible —even where all is impossible, and they know it, and yet believe.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Children naturally absorb stories, believing the impossible, which fuels imagination and belief.
In simple terms: Kids love imaginative tales that defy reality.
Key Takeaway
Encourage imaginative reading to expand belief.
Themes
education
imagination
belief
childhood
Mood
wonderful
inspiring
Type
educational
thought‑provoking
When to use this quote
- classroom reading
- parental bedtime stories
- creative writing workshops
- library programs
Key Concepts
Narrative imagination
learning through stories
cognitive development
Questions to Reflect On
- How do stories shape a child's perception of possibility?
- What balance between fantasy and reality is healthy?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance on fantasy may blur reality.