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A mist still lay all about the walls and floors, hovering…

“A mist still lay all about the walls and floors, hovering like a last breath on the lips of all the sleepers. As he walked through the castle, he marveled at how many lay asleep: the good people, the not-so-good, the young people and the not-so-young, and not one of them stirring. Not one.” quote by Jane Yolen
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““A mist still lay all about the walls and floors, hovering like a last breath on the lips of all the sleepers. As he walked through the castle, he marveled at how many lay asleep: the good people, the not-so-good, the young people and the not-so-young, and not one of them stirring. Not one.””

Jane Yolen

About This Quote

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

A mist lingers over sleeping inhabitants, untouched and still.

In simple terms: Mist over sleeping people.

Key Takeaway

Observe unnoticed moments.

Themes

stillness time observation

Mood

dreamy quiet

Type

narrative descriptive

When to use this quote

  • reading
  • creative writing
  • meditation

Key Concepts

Fantasy atmosphere

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the stillness symbolize?
  • How can we awaken hidden potential?
A Different Perspective

May feel passive.

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