Dragon Quote by Richard Bach
““We think, sometimes, there's not a dragon left. Not one brave knight, not a single princess gliding through secret forests, enchanting deer and butterflies with her smile. What a pleasure to be wrong. Princesses, knights, enchantments and dragons, mystery and adventure ...not only are they here-and-now, they're all that ever lived on earth! Our century, they've changed clothes, of course. Dragons wear government-costumes, today, and failure-suits and disaster-outfits. Society's demons screech, whirl down on us should we lift our eyes from the ground, dare we turn right at corners we've been told to turn left. So crafty have appearances become that princesses and knights can be hidden from each other, can be hidden from themselves.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach, 1977
The quote celebrates imagination and the loss of wonder, urging us to recognize hidden magic in everyday life despite modern disguises.
In simple terms: Imagination is hidden in daily life.
Key Takeaway
Seek wonder in ordinary moments.
Themes
imagination
wonder
myity
societal critique
self‑discovery
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- everyday life
- creative work
- personal reflection
- social critique
- education
Key Concepts
mythic archetypes
symbolic transformation
cultural commentary
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you rediscover hidden wonder?
- What disguises mask modern dragons?
A Different Perspective
Modern cynicism can dull perception of magic.
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