Perhaps the story in the book is just the lid on a pan: It always stays the same, but underneath there's a whole world that goes on - developing and changing like our own world.
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She wanted to return to her dream. Perhaps it was still somewhere there behind her closed eyelids. Perhaps a little of its happiness still clung like gold dust to her lashes. Don't dreams in fairy tales sometimes leave a token behind?
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the longing for dreams and happiness that may still exist within us, waiting to be rediscovered.
Cornelia Funke's quote suggests that dreams, much like the magical elements in fairy tales, can leave behind traces of joy and nostalgia. It speaks to the idea that even when we are not actively pursuing our dreams, remnants of their happiness can linger within us, inviting us to reconnect with our aspirations and the joy they once brought.
Themes
DreamsHappinessNostalgiaFairy TalesAspiration
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech about the importance of pursuing our dreams.
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