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From the shoulders, slowly a pair of wings unfolded, wings…

“From the shoulders, slowly a pair of wings unfolded, wings made of rainbows, of light upon water, of poetry. Calvin fell to his knees. "No," Mrs. Whatsit said, though her voice was not Mrs. Whatsit's voice. "Not to me Calvin. Never to me. Stand up.” quote by Madeleine L'Engle
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““From the shoulders, slowly a pair of wings unfolded, wings made of rainbows, of light upon water, of poetry. Calvin fell to his knees. "No," Mrs. Whatsit said, though her voice was not Mrs. Whatsit's voice. "Not to me Calvin. Never to me. Stand up.””

Madeleine L'Engle

About This Quote

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

When faced with fear, inner strength and support can lift us beyond despair.

In simple terms: Courage and support overcome fear.

Key Takeaway

Seek inner courage and allies.

Themes

courage support spiritual growth

Mood

encouraging uplifting

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • creative blocks
  • health challenges
  • emotional setbacks

Key Concepts

mythic symbolism psychology faith

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who can you rely on for strength?
  • What inner resources can you summon?
A Different Perspective

Fear may persist despite encouragement.

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