Charles de Lint Quotes

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Charles de Lint

Profession : Writer

Birth : December 22, 1951

When one of my characters becomes aware of a magical element, it might be because the world is wider than we assume it to be, but it might also be a reminder to pay attention to what is here already, hidden only because it's been forgotten.

Charles de Lint

It's good to have mysteries. It reminds us that there's more to the world than just making do and having a bit of fun.

Charles de Lint

I think you're all mad. But that's part and parcel of being an artistic genius, isn't it?

Charles de Lint

The road leading to a goal does not separate you from the destination; it is essentially a part of it.

Charles de Lint

A long time ago a bunch of people reached a general consensus as to what's real and what's not and most of us have been going along with it ever since.

Charles de Lint

I'm not Chinese. I thrive in interesting times.

Charles de Lint

As far as I'm concerned, the only difference between fact and what most people call fiction is about fifteen pages in the dictionary.

Charles de Lint