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“When I was a girl in Blundermeecen we wondered always if we would see each other again. Each day was uncertain. So, to say good-bye to someone was uncertain, too. Would you see them again? Who could say? Blundermeecen was a place of dark secrets, unmarked graves, terrible curses. Trolls were…” quote by Kate DiCamillo
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““When I was a girl in Blundermeecen we wondered always if we would see each other again. Each day was uncertain. So, to say good-bye to someone was uncertain, too. Would you see them again? Who could say? Blundermeecen was a place of dark secrets, unmarked graves, terrible curses. Trolls were everywhere! So we said good-bye to each other the best way we could. We said: I promise to always turn back toward you.””

Kate DiCamillo

About This Quote

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

Goodbyes are fraught with uncertainty, yet promises of return can give hope amid fear and mystery.

In simple terms: Leaving is scary, but promises help.

Key Takeaway

Keep promises to reconnect.

Themes

friendship uncertainty hope farewell

Mood

melancholic hopeful reflective

Type

emotional inspirational

When to use this quote

  • parting ways
  • reuniting after loss
  • supporting friends in danger
  • navigating unknown futures

Key Concepts

trust commitment resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you honor promises when outcomes are uncertain?
  • What gives you confidence to say goodbye?
A Different Perspective

Promises may be broken if circumstances change dramatically.

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