Children Quote by Stephen King
““If there are ten thousand medieval peasants who create vampires by believing them real, there may be one–probably a child–who will imagine the stake necessary to kill it. But a stake is only stupid wood; the mind is the mallet which drives it home.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Dark Tower VII, 2004
Belief in myths gives them power; the mind shapes reality more than physical tools.
In simple terms: Mind gives power to myths.
Key Takeaway
Question and reshape your beliefs.
Themes
belief
psychology
power of imagination
Mood
dark
thought‑provoking
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing
- film
- marketing
Key Concepts
mythmaking
cognitive influence
Questions to Reflect On
- When does belief become dangerous?
- How to balance belief and skepticism?
A Different Perspective
Belief can also cause harm.
