Beings Quote by Lev Grossman
““She met a lot of people, and some people who weren’t people. The more rural houses occasionally played host to minor demons and lesser fairies and local geo-specific nature spirits and elementals who lent street cred to the establishment in return for God knows what in the way of goods and services, she didn’t ask. There was a certain romance to these beings; they seemed to embody the very promise of magic, which was to deliver unto her a world greater than the one into which she had been born. The moment when you walk into a room, and the guy playing pool has a pair of red leather wings sticking out of his back, and the chick smoking on the balcony has eyes of liquid golden fire—at that moment you think you’ll never be sad or bored or lonely again.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Magicians by Lev Grossman, 2009
The narrator describes encounters with fantastical beings that blur reality, offering a seductive promise of a more magical, fulfilling existence.
In simple terms: Meeting strange beings feels like a promise of a richer, magical life.
Key Takeaway
Embrace wonder but stay grounded.
Themes
fantasy
magic
loneliness
yearning
reality
illusion
Mood
dreamy
nostalgic
hopeful
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- urban exploration
- creative writing
- personal reflection
- seeking meaning
Key Concepts
mythology
symbolism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the magical promise replace in your life?
- How can you balance wonder with everyday duties?
A Different Perspective
Such enchantment can distract from real responsibilities and relationships.
