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“They were coming back to where they had begun. As her foot hit the spot, Egwene said, ‘That's one,’ and ran on through the darkness with no one to see but Aviendha, no one to say whether she went back to her tent right then. Aviendha would not have told, but it never occurred to Egwene to stop…” quote by Robert Jordan
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““They were coming back to where they had begun. As her foot hit the spot, Egwene said, ‘That's one,’ and ran on through the darkness with no one to see but Aviendha, no one to say whether she went back to her tent right then. Aviendha would not have told, but it never occurred to Egwene to stop short of the fifty.””

Robert Jordan

About This Quote

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

Egwene continues her journey despite uncertainty, trusting her path without external validation.

In simple terms: Egwene moves forward trusting herself despite doubt.

Key Takeaway

Trust your inner compass when guidance is absent.

Themes

courage self‑trust journey

Mood

inspirational determined

Type

literary motivational

When to use this quote

  • Adventure
  • career change
  • spiritual quest
  • creative projects
  • leadership decisions

Key Concepts

Personal agency heroic perseverance inner guidance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What inner truths guide your decisions?
  • How do you balance self‑trust with seeking advice?
A Different Perspective

Reliance on self can lead to isolation.

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