Ferris wheel Quote by David Levithan
““We're going to have to play pretend," Sam says. He has no idea how good I am at playing pretend. But I guess that's a different kind of pretend, a pretend that can't be obvious. Here we revel in the pretend, laugh at it, become children within it. We walk rings around the carousel horses, trying to find our perfect steeds. We dangle at the bottom of the Ferris wheel and pretend that it is taking us up, up, up. I allow myself to relax. I allow myself to enjoy it. I even get lost in it.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by David Levithan, 2009
Engaging in imaginative play can provide freedom, joy, and a way to explore identity.
In simple terms: Playful imagination offers escape and insight.
Key Takeaway
Embrace creative freedom.
Themes
imagination
freedom
identity
Mood
inspirational
playful
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- childhood
- creative work
- stress relief
Key Concepts
play therapy
self‑discovery
Questions to Reflect On
- When does imagination hinder reality?
- How can play support growth?
A Different Perspective
Pretend can become avoidance if overused.
