Green eyes Quote by Frances Hodgson Burnett
““Sara sat upon the hearth-rug and told her strange things. She sat rather huddled up, and her green eyes shone and her cheeks flushed. She told stories of the voyage, and stories of India; but what fascinated Ermengarde the most was her fancy about the dolls who walked and talked, and who could do anything they chose when the human beings were out of the room, but who must keep their powers a secret and so flew back to their places “like lightning” when people returned to the room. “We couldn’t do it,” said Sara, seriously. “You see, it’s a kind of magic.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Secret Garden, 1911
Imagination creates secret worlds where toys become alive, reflecting children's desire for agency when adults are absent
In simple terms: Kids imagine toys coming alive when adults aren't watching
Key Takeaway
Encourage creative play and imagination
Themes
imagination
freedom
childhood
Mood
wonderful
curious
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- playtime
- storytelling
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Fantasy
psychology of play
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the secret toy world reveal about childhood needs?
- How can adults support imaginative play?
A Different Perspective
Children may feel powerless in adult‑dominated settings
