Although now long estranged, Man is not wholly lost nor…
““Although now long estranged, Man is not wholly lost nor wholly changed. Dis-graced he may be, yet is not de-throned, and keeps the rags of lordship once he owned: Man, Sub-creator, the refracted Light through whom is splintered from a single White to many hues, and endlessly combined in living shapes that move from mind to mind. Though all the crannies of the world we filled with Elves and Goblins, though we dared to build Gods and their houses out of dark and light, and sowed the seed of dragons- 'twas our right (used or misused). That right has not decayed: we make still by the law in which we're made. Fantasy remains a human right: we make in our measure and in our derivative mode, because we are made: and not only made, but made in the image and likeness of a Maker.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Fantasy is an essential human right, reflecting our creative power and connection to a divine source.
In simple terms: Storytelling is vital to humanity.
Key Takeaway
Embrace imagination as a sacred practice.
Themes
creativity
myth
spirituality
human rights
art
Mood
inspirational
hopeful
Type
literary
spiritual
When to use this quote
- writing
- artistic expression
- cultural storytelling
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
literature
mythology
theology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What role does myth play in your life?
- How does imagination shape your values?
A Different Perspective
Fantasy can be misused to escape reality.