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I said, 'Do you know what shoulder blades are for?' She…

“I said, 'Do you know what shoulder blades are for?' She giggled. 'Do you not even know that?' she said. 'Do you?' 'It's a proven fact, common knowledge. They're where your wings were, and where they'll grow again.” quote by David Almond
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““I said, 'Do you know what shoulder blades are for?' She giggled. 'Do you not even know that?' she said. 'Do you?' 'It's a proven fact, common knowledge. They're where your wings were, and where they'll grow again.””

David Almond

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The dialogue uses a whimsical metaphor about shoulder blades being former wings, suggesting growth and transformation.

In simple terms: Our bodies hold memories of past potential.

Key Takeaway

Recognize that loss can lead to new growth.

Themes

growth metaphor transformation

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • healing after loss
  • creative writing
  • self‑reflection

Key Concepts

body as symbol personal evolution

Questions to Reflect On

  • What personal “wings” have you lost and regrown?
  • How does humor help process change?
A Different Perspective

Metaphors may oversimplify complex emotions.

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