F for Fairy tales

Weekend is here.

It is the day for sixth letter in alphabet. I am posting this as a part of A to Z challenge.

Today, I will be sharing beautiful quotes from Fairy Tales.

Hans Christian Andersen has written many fairy tales. 

I remember reading all those wonderful stories when I was a kid. Fairy tales were a big part of my childhood. I re-read the books even now. 

I never think of fairy tales as something only written for children.

These books are timeless classics. It has no age-limit.

These stories helped a lot in building imagination and creativity. My fondness for reading and writing is also somewhat related to these stories.

This post is sort of a tribute to the amazing author. It is my way of thanking him for making my childhood a lot better. 

I am sure you must have read some or all the books (like me!). I know that you must have at least heard the stories, watched movies from these wonderful books.

Let us start exploring the quotes now. 

I will post the tile of the book  followed by the quotes.

The Little Mermaid (1837)

But a mermaid has no tears, and therefore she suffers so much more.

I loved the book so much. I still get emotional while reading the parts where mermaid gets legs while loosing her beautiful voice.

Coming to another book that is very poplar.

The Ugly Duckling (1843)

It is only with the heart that one can see clearly, for the most essential things are invisible to the eye. 
– ANTONIE DE SAINTE EXUPERY (The Little Prince)

*This quote as pointed out in comments is from another book - The Little Price

I did find the same quote in the quote listings for book The Ugly Duckling.  (source)

I would like to share another quote from The Ugly Duckling.

He now felt glad at having suffered sorrow and trouble, because it enabled him to enjoy so much better all the pleasure and happiness around him

I remember feeling proud at the moment the duckling grows up and decides to face the world. It really is a beautiful story.

Next book in my list is -

The Steadfast Tin Soldier (1838)

Brave soldier, never fear.Even though your death is near.

The Story of a Mother (1847)

Death walks faster than the wind and never returns what he has taken.

So many wonderful quotes are there in the books. Please do read them. It will make you smile, cry and you will learn a lot about life.

I would like to present a list of fairy tales other than the four featured in the quotes:

1. The little match girl
2. The princess and the pea
3. The emperor's new clothes
4. The steadfast tin soldier
5. Thumbelina
6. The nightingale
7. The tinderbox
8. The wild swans
9. The red shoes
10. The swineherd
11. The flying trunk
12. The ice-maiden
13. The shepherdess and the chimney sweep
14. The angel
15. Little Claus and big Claus
16. The fir tree
17. The teapot
18. The snowman
19. Blockhead Hans
20. The buckwheat
21. The snow queen

I have read all these and more books in my childhood. Beautiful illustrations of these stories also used to be an attraction for reading the book.

How many stories have you read? Do share your memories of theses books in the comments. I would love to hear from you.

I will meet you soon with a brand new post and inspiring quotes for the letter G.

Have a nice time!