Everytime a child says 'I don't believe in fairies' there is a little fairy somewhere that falls down dead

Everytime a child says 'I don't believe in fairies' there is a little fairy somewhere that falls down dead

James M. Barrie, the beloved author of Peter Pan, is often associated with the quote, "Every time a child says 'I don't believe in fairies' there is a little fairy somewhere that falls down dead." This quote has become a popular saying, often used to emphasize the importance of imagination and belief in the magical world that Barrie created in his famous play.