Fantasy Quote by Jesse Ball
““There will be no magic, whatsoever. Magic is either a poverty-stricken necessity or a wealthy fantasy. We are in neither of those straits, and what cannot be explained will be left unknown.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Last Summer of Reason by William S. Burroughs, 1979
Magic is framed as either a desperate necessity or an indulgent fantasy; reality offers neither, leaving mysteries unresolved.
In simple terms: Magic is either need or fantasy, not reality.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty without magical expectations.
Themes
skepticism
reality
unknown
Mood
reflective
skeptical
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- daily life
- scientific inquiry
- creative work
Key Concepts
philosophy
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What unknowns do you accept?
- How do you balance curiosity and realism?
A Different Perspective
May dismiss wonder entirely.
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