Ballads Quote by Frances Hardinge
“My child, you have a flawed grasp of the nature of myth-making. I am a poet and storyteller, a creator of ballads and sagas. Pray do not confuse the exercise of the imagination with mere mendacity. I am a master of the mysteries of words, their meanings and music and mellifluous magic.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Girl Who Could Not Dream, Frances Hardinge, 2014
The speaker warns that imagination is not deceit but a creative force, urging respect for mythic storytelling.
In simple terms: Imagination is creative, not lying.
Key Takeaway
Honor the power of storytelling.
Themes
creativity
myth
truth
responsibility
art
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing fiction
- teaching literature
- public speaking
- crafting narratives
Key Concepts
myth-making
creative imagination
semantic nuance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate myth from falsehood?
- What responsibility does a storyteller have?
A Different Perspective
Imagination can be misinterpreted as falsehood.
