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Being crazy Quote by Robert R. McCammon

“Maybe crazy is what they call anybody who's got magic in them after they're no longer a child.” quote by Robert R. McCammon
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“Maybe crazy is what they call anybody who's got magic in them after they're no longer a child.”

Robert R. McCammon

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Dark Half by Stephen King, 1982

Magic persists into adulthood, making grown‑ups seem crazy to those who have lost childlike wonder.

In simple terms: Adults with magic seem crazy.

Key Takeaway

Embrace wonder, not fear.

Themes

imagination age identity

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • creative work
  • personal growth
  • storytelling

Key Concepts

fantasy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you nurture inner magic?
  • What fears arise when childlike wonder fades?
A Different Perspective

Magic can be misunderstood and alienate.

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