Fairy Quote by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
““Les contes de fées c'est comme ça. Un matin on se réveille. On dit: "Ce n'était qu'un conte de fées..." On sourit de soi. Mais au fond on ne sourit guère. On sait bien que les contes de fées c'est la seule vérité de la vie. Fairy tales are like that. One morning, we wake up and say, "It was only a fairy tale..." We put a smile on our face but deep inside, this isn't what we feel like doing. It's because we know full well that fairy tales are the only truth in life. [The English translation is Lucrèce Riminiac's.]””
About This Quote
Fairy tales are idealized narratives that mask harsh realities, yet they remain the only pure truth we cling to.
In simple terms: Idealized stories hide harsh truth but feel like truth.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the comfort of illusion and seek authentic meaning.
Themes
illusion
truth
comfort
disillusionment
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- literary analysis
- cultural critique
Key Concepts
narrative idealism
psychological coping
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance imagination with reality?
- What truths do you avoid?
A Different Perspective
Fairy tales can prevent confronting real problems.
