Angel Quote by Frederick Buechner
“Here and there and not just in books we catch glimpses of a world of once upon a time and they lived happily ever after, of a world where there is a wizard to give courage and a heart, an angel with a white stone that has written on it our true and secret name, and it is so easy to dismiss it all that it is hardly worth bothering to do. ... But if the world of the fairy tale and our glimpses of it here and there are only a dream, they are one of the most haunting and powerful dreams that the world has ever dreamed...”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Buechner, 1990
The quote reflects on fleeting, magical moments that echo fairy‑tale wonder, suggesting they are both elusive and deeply resonant in human imagination.
In simple terms: Fairy‑tale glimpses are brief but powerful.
Key Takeaway
Cherish and explore those fleeting magical moments.
Themes
imagination
nostalgia
storytelling
hope
dreams
Mood
reflective
hopeful
melancholic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- reading literature
- creative writing
- therapy
- education
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
mythic archetypes
psychic resonance
cultural memory
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the fairy‑tale world reveal about your desires?
- How can you integrate its wonder into daily life?
A Different Perspective
Such moments may be idealized, overlooking harsh realities.
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