Fantasy-young-adult Quote by Lynette Mather
““She is here amongst us, but she is not alone,” one of the pixie dust angels told the queen of the woods. “And?” the queen demanded. “She is with some boy. Both look strange, if you ask me.” “Strange, how?” the queen asked. “Strange. You know they don’t look as we do.” “How do they look?” The queen turned and looked at the pixie angel with her purple eye that sat in the middle of her forehead. “I don’t know. They have things like the little people in Vanduesa.” “What things might you be referring to?” the queen’s voice rose impatiently. “You know those things that the little people get around with.” The queen laughed, revealing yellowing teeth. “Oh, the things the little people in Vanduesa refer to as legs.” “That’s it.” The pixie angel did an excited flip, and then nodded her head.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Queen’s Whisper” by Lynette Mather, 2020
A queen learns that beings she perceives as strange are actually similar to her, revealing hidden commonality.
In simple terms: The queen discovers that differences are superficial.
Key Takeaway
Look beyond appearances to find shared humanity.
Themes
acceptance
perception
identity
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
narrative
mythical
When to use this quote
- fantasy worldbuilding
- dialogue between realms
- teaching moments
Key Concepts
otherness
empathy
mythical beings
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we recognize our own biases?
- What can we learn from unexpected allies?
A Different Perspective
Even mystical beings can be misunderstood due to bias.
