--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The earliest truth that we're taught is…" description: "\"The earliest truth that we're taught is that there's a world alongside this world, with spirits, not mortals, an enchanted universe of fairies, wizards..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bcd/william-holman-hunt-104642_death_the-earliest-truth-that-we-re-taught-is_2560340.png" --- # The earliest truth that we're taught is that there's a… ![“The earliest truth that we're taught is that there's a world alongside this world, with spirits, not mortals, an enchanted universe of fairies, wizards, leprechauns and trolls. They are all around us. One has only to open his eyes.” quote by William Holman Hunt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bcd/william-holman-hunt-104642_death_the-earliest-truth-that-we-re-taught-is_2560340.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bcd/william-holman-hunt-104642_death_the-earliest-truth-that-we-re-taught-is_2560340.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bcd/william-holman-hunt-104642_death_the-earliest-truth-that-we-re-taught-is_2560340.png) > “The earliest truth that we're taught is that there's a world alongside this world, with spirits, not mortals, an enchanted universe of fairies, wizards, leprechauns and trolls. They are all around us. One has only to open his eyes.” William Holman Hunt ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A hidden magical world exists alongside ours, filled with spirits and fantastical beings, visible to those who open their eyes. **In simple terms:** Magic lies beside us, seen by open eyes. Key Takeaway Cultivate openness to wonder. Themes Enchanted Spirit Fairies Wizards Eye Truth Universe World Trolls Leprechauns Mood Mystical Curious Enchanting Type Death:0 Enchanted:1 Eye:1 Fairies:1 Fairy:0 His eyes:0 Leprechaun:1 Mortals:0 Spirit:1 Spirits:1 Taught:0 This world:0 Troll:0 Truth:1 Universe:1 Wizards:1 World:0 Universe Fairies:0 Fairies Wizards:0 Spirits Mortals:0 When to use this quote - Reading mythology - Creative storytelling - Fantasy gaming - Spiritual meditation - Childhood wonder Key Concepts Mystical perception Mythical folklore Spiritual awareness Questions to Reflect On - How does openness reveal hidden wonder? - What role do myths play in daily life? 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