Believe Quote by Ransom Riggs
“We cling to our fairy tales until the price for believing in them becomes too high.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, 2011
People cling to comforting myths until reality makes them untenable.
In simple terms: We hold onto fantasies until they become costly.
Key Takeaway
Question costly beliefs.
Themes
myths
disillusionment
growth
Mood
nostalgic
critical
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- political narratives
- marketing claims
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
belief perseverance
Questions to Reflect On
- When is a myth beneficial?
- How to let go without loss?
A Different Perspective
Some myths provide necessary hope.
