Friendship Quote by Charles de Lint
“I want to be magic. I want to touch the heart of the world and make it smile. I want to be a friend of elves and live in a tree. Or under a hill. I want to marry a moonbeam and hear the stars sing. I don't want to pretend at magic anymore. I want to be magic.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Magic of the World, 1995
The speaker yearns for a whimsical, enchanted life, rejecting mundane reality for imagination.
In simple terms: Desire for magical, imaginative existence.
Key Takeaway
Embrace creativity, seek wonder.
Themes
imagination
fantasy
yearning
Mood
hopeful
playful
Type
inspirational
creative
When to use this quote
- storytelling
- artistic pursuits
- childhood play
Key Concepts
mythic archetypes
creative escapism
personal myth
Questions to Reflect On
- How can imagination improve daily life?
- When is fantasy a healthy coping tool?
A Different Perspective
Escapism can avoid confronting real issues.
