Children Quote by Lois Lowry
““Dangers were no more than odd imaginings, like ghost stories that children made up to frighten one another: things that couldn't possibly happen.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Giver by Lois Lowry, 1993
Imagined dangers are often unfounded, like children's ghost stories meant to scare each other.
In simple terms: Fears are often imagined.
Key Takeaway
Question what fears are real.
Themes
fear
imagination
childhood
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
cautionary
reflective
When to use this quote
- parenting
- education
- storytelling
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
psychology
social conditioning
Questions to Reflect On
- What fears do you hold that may be imagined?
- How can you test the reality of a fear?
A Different Perspective
Even imagined threats can influence behavior and decisions.
