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Falling Quote by Alice Hoffman

“Anything whole can be broken,” Isabelle told her. “And anything broken can be put back together again. That is the meaning of Abracadabra. I create what I speak.” quote by Alice Hoffman
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““Anything whole can be broken,” Isabelle told her. “And anything broken can be put back together again. That is the meaning of Abracadabra. I create what I speak.””

Alice Hoffman

About This Quote

Source Book: City of the Lost, 2014

The quote suggests that wholeness is temporary and that brokenness can be healed through intentional speech and belief.

In simple terms: Broken things can be fixed by words and intention.

Key Takeaway

Use words to heal and rebuild.

Themes

transformation healing language creativity

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • creative projects
  • relationships
  • mental health
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

magical realism psychology intentionality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you use language to mend what feels broken?
  • What limits the power of spoken intention?
A Different Perspective

Healing may require more than words; action and time are also needed.

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