Believed Quote by Daniel Wallace
““He thought she hung the moon. He actually believed this from time to time. He believed the moon wouldn’t have been there but that she’d hung it. He believed the stars were wishes, and that one day they would all come true. For her, his daughter. He had told her this when she was little to make her happy, and now that he was old he believed it, because it made him happy and because he was so very old. He””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, 2007
A father tells his daughter fantastical moon myths to bring her joy, believing them as he ages.
In simple terms: Stories can comfort and heal.
Key Takeaway
Share imaginative narratives.
Themes
family
storytelling
imagination
age
comfort
Mood
tender
nostalgic
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- parenting
- elder care
- creative writing
Key Concepts
mythmaking
intergenerational bonds
psychological coping
Questions to Reflect On
- How do stories shape our perception of love?
- When is it okay to create comforting fictions?
A Different Perspective
Myths may blur reality.
