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“My own words cast a shadow a never meant. Please forget them. Or not. The shadows we speak sometimes are what tell us how astonishing the morning, is, as here, where a last owl tightens a grip on a branch, where a last chance circles with the first swallows.” quote by Richard Jackson
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““My own words cast a shadow a never meant. Please forget them. Or not. The shadows we speak sometimes are what tell us how astonishing the morning, is, as here, where a last owl tightens a grip on a branch, where a last chance circles with the first swallows.””

Richard Jackson

About This Quote

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

Words can unintentionally cast lasting shadows; sometimes they reveal profound truths about moments and chances.

In simple terms: Words may create unintended lasting impacts.

Key Takeaway

Choose words carefully, accept their echo.

Themes

communication intent perception chance

Mood

thoughtful poetic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • public speaking
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

literature philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which words have shaped your life unexpectedly?
  • How do you reconcile unintended consequences of speech?
A Different Perspective

Interpretation of poetic language can be ambiguous.

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