“When someone Saw into that world, of course it would be startling, even frightening, because what she saw then was a mirror reflecting back the mysterious reaches within her own hidden self. The more imaginative a person was, the more able to suspend her disbelief, the truer the image would seem. The more real. Especially since such moments must spring up out of one's subconscious; ...”
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Charles de Lint, born on December 22, 1951, is a renowned Canadian writer known for his fantasy literature and folk tales. His works span various forms, including short stories, novels, and poetry, and have been translated into multiple languages. De Lint's writing style is unique, characterized by rich imagination and deep understanding of folk tales. more
“Chère imagination, ce que j'aime surtout en toi, c'est que tu ne pardonnes pas.”
“Without sensuality, we are less imaginative and we are less creative. Be sensual.”
“For a few moments, her imagination and her heart were bewitched.”
“[...] worrying about what other people think really holds back the imagination.”
“There was an inescapable feeling brewing in the darkness. Envy.”