Quote by Richard Bach, The Bridge Across
We think, sometimes, there's not a dragon left. Not one brave knight, not a single princess gliding through secret forests, enchanting deer and butterflies with her smile.What a pleasure to be wrong. Princesses, knights, enchantments and dragons, mystery and adventure ...not only are they here-and-now, they're all that ever lived on earth!Our century, they've changed clothes, of course. Dragons wear government-costumes, today, and failure-suits and disaster-outfits. Society's demons screech, whirl down on us should we lift our eyes from the ground, dare we turn right at corners we've been told to turn left. So crafty have appearances become that princesses and knights can be hidden from each other, can be hidden from themselves.
Summary
This quote highlights the belief that the traditional archetypes and enchantments of princesses, knights, and dragons still exist in the world, even if they have taken different forms in modern society. It suggests that within the challenges and adversities of the current era, there are still individuals with bravery, beauty, and a sense of adventure. However, societal expectations and the pressures of conformity can often obscure these traits and hinder people from recognizing their own potential or connecting with others who possess similar qualities.
Topics
Imagination
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