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There was a feeling, not sudden, but complete, as though I…

“There was a feeling, not sudden, but complete, as though I had been given a small object to hold unseen in my hands. Precious as opal, smooth as jade, weighty as a river stone, more fragile than a bird's egg. Infinitely still, live as the root of Creation. Not a gift, but a trust. Fiercely to…” quote by Diana Gabaldon
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“There was a feeling, not sudden, but complete, as though I had been given a small object to hold unseen in my hands. Precious as opal, smooth as jade, weighty as a river stone, more fragile than a bird's egg. Infinitely still, live as the root of Creation. Not a gift, but a trust. Fiercely to cherish, softly to guard. The words spoke themselves and disappeared into the groined shadows of the roof.”

Diana Gabaldon

About This Quote

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

A profound, unseen trust is given, requiring delicate care and reverence.

In simple terms: A hidden trust demands gentle protection.

Key Takeaway

Cherish and protect fragile trusts.

Themes

trust spirituality fragility creation

Mood

introspective hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • friendship
  • family
  • spiritual practice
  • creative work

Key Concepts

metaphysics symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize unseen responsibilities?
  • What rituals help you honor trust?
A Different Perspective

Trust can be broken by neglect.

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