A Quote by George MacDonald
Were I asked, what is a fairytale? I should reply, Read Undine: that is a fairytale.
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I find it ironic that happy endings now are called fairytale endings because there's nothing happy about most fairytale endings.
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The fairytale has turned into a nightmare.
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I'm just not built for fairytale surprises.
I'd always dreamed of a fairytale wedding.
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