Crosses Quote by Charles de Lint
“All my life I've wanted to be the kid who gets to cross over into the magical kingdom.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Children of the Night by Charles de Lint, 1995
The speaker longs to become the child who can enter a fantastical realm.
In simple terms: Desire to belong to a magical world.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate imagination and wonder.
Themes
longing
fantasy
identity
growth
Mood
nostalgic
hopeful
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- reading
- creative writing
- daydreaming
Key Concepts
mythic journey
escape
self‑discovery
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the “magical kingdom” symbolize for you?
- How can you bring that sense of wonder into daily life?
A Different Perspective
Reality may limit literal access to magic.
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