Children Quote by L.M. Montgomery
““There is such a place as fairyland - but only children can find the way to it. And they do not know that it is fairyland until they have grown so old that they forget the way. One bitter day, when they seek it and cannot find it, they realize what they have lost; and that is the tragedy of life. On that day the gates of Eden are shut behind them and the age of gold is over. Henceforth they must dwell in the common light of common day. Only a few, who remain children at heart, can ever find that fair, lost path again; and blessed are they above mortals. They, and only they, can bring us tidings from that dear country where we once sojourned and from which we must evermore be exiles. The world calls them its singers and poets and artists and story-tellers; but they are just people who have never forgotten the way to fairyland.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery, 1926
The quote suggests that childhood wonder is a hidden realm only the young can access; losing it leads to a sense of loss and a yearning for a forgotten, magical world.
In simple terms: Childhood wonder is a hidden realm that adults forget.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate childlike curiosity.
Themes
wonder
nostalgia
loss
creativity
spirituality
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
literary
When to use this quote
- artistic inspiration
- personal growth
- teaching children
- creative problem solving
Key Concepts
Imagination
innocence
memory
longing
transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you keep your inner child alive?
- What does “fairyland” represent in your life?
A Different Perspective
Adults may resist or dismiss childlike imagination as impractical.
