Faerie Quote by Anonymous
““Faerie is a perilous land, and in it are pitfalls for the unwary and dungeons for the overbold...The realm of fairy-story is wide and deep and high and filled with many things: all manner of beasts and birds are found there; shoreless seas and stars uncounted; beauty that is an enchantment, and an ever-present peril; both joy and sorrow as sharp as swords. In that realm a man may, perhaps, count himself fortunate to have wandered, but its very richness and strangeness tie the tongue of a traveller who would report them. And while he is there it is dangerous for him to ask too many questions, lest the gates should be shut and the keys be lost.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: "Faerie" by Anonymous, 2023
The passage warns that entering the realm of fairy tales is dangerous, filled with both wonder and peril, and that asking too many questions may close off access.
In simple terms: Fairy realms are beautiful but risky; ask too much and lose entry.
Key Takeaway
Approach imaginative worlds with curiosity and caution.
Themes
imagination
danger
curiosity
Mood
wonderful
cautious
Type
literary
advisory
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- role‑playing games
- storytelling workshops
- psychological exploration
Key Concepts
mythology
literary analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What boundaries do you set when exploring new ideas?
- How can curiosity be balanced with safety?
A Different Perspective
It romanticizes danger without practical guidance.
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