One late-autumn day I opened the back door to fetch some…
““One late-autumn day I opened the back door to fetch some water, and there was a young hare sat on my back step. Save for the twitching of its nose, it froze in position as if I had surprised it as it was about to knock. It was already the size of a full-grown rabbit, and its black-tipped ears were longer than any rabbit’s would ever be. I stood there and waited for it to flush. After a while I began to doubt that it would, and squatted down to its level for a closer look, eye to eye. It stared at me apparently unconcerned, chewing silently, with bulging eyes that were such a rich golden colour they were almost orange, with black depths like the keyhole of a door to another world.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Observing a hare reveals a portal to a hidden, magical world.
In simple terms: Hare shows a hidden world.
Key Takeaway
Notice subtle wonders around you.
Themes
Nature
Observation
Mystery
Perspective
Mood
curious
enchanted
Type
descriptive
poetic
When to use this quote
- Wildlife watching
- mindful walking
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Ecology
Philosophy
Imagination
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the hare symbolize for you?
- How can you bring this sense of wonder into daily life?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on wonder may distract from practical tasks.