--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: And because, well, normal is a fantasy…" description: "\"“And because, well, normal is a fantasy far more ridiculous than a secret school of wizards. Nobody's normal - and those who insist they are are broken..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d1c/stephen-h-segal-32984_fantasy_and-because-well-normal-is-a-fantasy-far_2692228.jpg" --- # And because, well, normal is a fantasy far more ridiculous… ![“And because, well, normal is a fantasy far more ridiculous than a secret school of wizards. Nobody's normal - and those who insist they are are broken people .” quote by Stephen H. 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Key Takeaway Question the validity of “normal.” Themes conformity identity illusion Mood critical thought‑provoking Type philosophical social When to use this quote - school life - social pressure - self‑acceptance Key Concepts social psychology fantasy literature Questions to Reflect On - How do you define “normal”? - What pressures make you hide your true self? A Different Perspective Some may find comfort in normalcy. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Broken People](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/broken-people/) [Fantasy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/fantasy/) [Madness](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/madness/) [Normal Fantasy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/normal-fantasy-2666312/) [Normal Insist](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/normal-insist-2666314/) [Wizards Normal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/wizards-normal-2666313/) ## Related quotes > [“John had written that normal fantasy ("normal" in the T.S. 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