Illusions Quote by Ellis Peters
“It takes a lot to wound a man without illusions.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Brother Cadfael Chronicles, Ellis Peters, 1977‑1994
Illusions protect a person; without them, wounds become deeper and more painful.
In simple terms: Losing false beliefs makes hurt worse.
Cultivate realistic expectations.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- grief therapy
- career setbacks
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do personal beliefs affect emotional pain?
- Can healthy realism replace harmful illusion?
Some wounds are inevitable even with illusions; resilience also matters.