Believe Quote by James M. Barrie
“Every time you say you don't believe in fairies, a fairy dies.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Peter Pan, 1904
Denying belief in wonder harms imagination, implying that skepticism kills the magic of fairies.
In simple terms: Not believing kills fairies.
Key Takeaway
Nurture imagination.
Themes
imagination
belief
magic
Mood
inspirational
playful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- education
- parenting
Key Concepts
skepticism
childhood wonder
Questions to Reflect On
- What does belief mean to you?
- How can we protect wonder in adults?
A Different Perspective
Excessive skepticism can stifle creativity.
![“~Everytime some one says I do not believe in fairies another one drops dead somewhere..everytime you break my heart thats what it feels like…& then I remember Ive got the Faith & Ive got the trust & I'm pretty sure I have pixie dust in my bun here...somewhere ¥ & then I find hope :] ¥” quote by Tinkerbell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aa8/tinkerbell-27399_hope_everytime-some-one-says-i-do-not-believe_1883209.jpg)
