Brothers and sisters Quote by Catherynne M. Valente
““Shadows are where magic comes from. Your dark and dancing self, slipping behind and ahead and around, never quite looking at the sun. Fairyland-Below is the shadow of Fairyland, and this is where magic gets born and grows up and sows its oats before coming out into the world. The body does the living; the shadow does the dreaming. Before Halloween, we lived in the upper world, where the light makes us insubstantial, thin, scraps of thought and shade. We weren’t unhappy—we made good magic for the world, sportsmanlike stuff. We reflected our bodies’ deeds, and when our brothers and sisters went to sleep, we had our own pretty lives, our shadow loves, our shadow markets, our shadow races. But we had no idea, no idea how it could be under the world with our Hollow Queen. And now we shall never go back.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Fairyland, 2011
Shadow realms are sources of creativity; embracing darkness fuels imagination and growth.
In simple terms: Darkness sparks creativity.
Key Takeaway
Explore your shadows.
Themes
creativity
shadow
growth
Mood
mysterious
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing
- artistic projects
- personal introspection
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
mythology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden aspects inspire you?
- How can you balance light and shadow in life?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on shadows may neglect light and balance.
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