It was a fairy tale, no fooling. It was unreality becoming real. This frightened her. Because people don't care for unreality becoming real. It pricks their well-fed minds, you see, with something like a hunger pang. They prefer the logical stuffiness of expectancy. It is only at certain times that they weaken, letting imagination in. That's the time to get them. (“The Disinheritors”) Richard Matheson
About This Quote

The story of Sleeping Beauty is a fairy tale that is well-known by many. It is a beautiful and exciting story that has been told and retold since time immemorial. This quote from the book shows us that reality can be much more than the normal, expected. It is now time to look at the story as a hidden wisdom, as it contains a message for those who look deeply into it.

We see the main character as the one who chooses to see beyond things as they appear. She sees something more and she goes after it.

Source: Collected Stories, Vol. 1

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