“Fantasy, in addition to being great storytelling, moves us at some unique and profound level. It has, I think, the power of mythology, or ancient dreams we have always and forever shared. In it, we find our real world and our real selves.” ThinkingWorldRealSelfDreamMovingLevelsFantasyForeverUniqueProfoundAncientMythologyStorytellingReal WorldReal SelfAlways And Forever Author:Lloyd Alexander
“Thinking is a bit uncomfortable, but you'll get used to it. A matter of time and practice.” ThinkingInspirationalMatterUsedTimeBitsPracticeUncomfortableOverthinkingMatter Of TimePractice Makes Perfect Author:Lloyd Alexander
“I think imagination is at the heart of everything we do. Scientific discoveries couldn't have happened without imagination. Art, music, and literature couldn't exist without imagination. And so anything that strengthens imagination, and reading certainly does that, can help us for the rest of our lives.” ThinkingHeartDoeArtHelpingReadingLiteratureImaginationOur LivesHappenedDiscoveryScientific DiscoveryArt Music Author:Lloyd Alexander
“No, no," said Taran slowly, "It would be folly to think of attacking them." He smiled quickly at Fflewddur. "The bards would sing of us," he admitted, "but we'd be in no position to appreciate it.” ThinkingSaidWould BePositionAppreciateFollyAttackingBards Author:Lloyd Alexander
“How easy it is to think well of ourselves. Until the moment is upon us, we can never be certain.” ThinkingWellsMomentsCertainEasy Author:Lloyd Alexander
“I know that some readers think (The High King) should have ended differently. I cried for three days afterwards.” ThinkingKnowsShouldThreeReaderKingsShould HaveCried Author:Lloyd Alexander
