Revised | Originally Published: September 10, 2021 @ 8:45 am

Quote

Fairy tales, unlike any other form of literature, direct the child to discover his identity and calling, and they also suggest what experiences are needed to develop his character further. Fairy tales intimate that a rewarding, good life is within one’s reach despite adversity—but only if one does not shy away from the hazardous struggles without which one can never achieve true identity.

Quote ID: 03052

Author

Bruno Bettelheim

Source

The Uses Of Enchantment

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