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Phantastes
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"Phantastes" Quotes

"Phantastes" is a fantasy novel in which a young man named Anodos embarks on a dreamlike journey through a mystical fairyland, exploring themes of self-discovery and spiritual awakening.

Quotes

The world is not a mirror, but a door.

George MacDonald

inspirationimagination

Man finds it hard to get what he wants, because he does not want the best; God finds it hard to give, because He would give the best, and man will not take it.

George MacDonald

faithgod

The heart that truly believes, and returns love, will be blessed.

George MacDonald

lovefaith

The pleasure of the moment is the sting of eternity.

George MacDonald

pleasuretime

No man can be a Christian and yet not be a hero.

George MacDonald

faithcourage

If you would ever do anything, you must be doing it now.

George MacDonald

actionprocrastination

To love at all is to be vulnerable.

George MacDonald

lovevulnerability

The knowledge of good and evil is the inheritance of the sons of God.

George MacDonald

faithmorality

The death of a beloved is an amputation.

George MacDonald

lossgrief

The eyes of the soul of the beloved are mirrors, which are never closed, save in sleep.

George MacDonald

lovesoul