Believe Quote by Neil Gaiman
“Of course you don't believe in fairies. You're fifteen. You think I believed in fairies at fifteen? Took me until I was at least a hundred and forty. Hundred and fifty, maybe. Anyway, he wasn't a fairy. He was a librarian. All right?”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman, 2008
The narrator mocks disbelief in magical beings, revealing that belief can persist into adulthood, and that the “fairy” is actually a librarian, a metaphor for hidden knowledge.
In simple terms: Even adults can cling to childlike belief; appearances can be deceptive.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about people and roles.
Themes
belief
deception
growth
Mood
playful
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- reading
- teaching
- personal growth
- career counseling
Key Concepts
imagination
knowledge
identity
Questions to Reflect On
- What “fairies” do you still believe in?
- How do you differentiate myth from reality?
A Different Perspective
Belief may hinder critical thinking if unexamined.
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