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“I think there is in the heart of a man a place made for wonder. It sleeps inside, awaiting fulfillment. All one’s life, one gathers treasures to fill it. Sometimes they are tiny glistening jewels: a flower blooming in the shelter of a fallen tree, the arch of a small child’s brow combined with the…” quote by Robin Hobb
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““I think there is in the heart of a man a place made for wonder. It sleeps inside, awaiting fulfillment. All one’s life, one gathers treasures to fill it. Sometimes they are tiny glistening jewels: a flower blooming in the shelter of a fallen tree, the arch of a small child’s brow combined with the curve of her cheek. Sometimes, however, a trove falls into your hands all at once, as if some greedy pirate’s chest spilled before an unsuspecting beholder. Such were the dragons on the wing.””

Robin Hobb

About This Quote

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

Human hearts hold a deep capacity for wonder, seeking small and grand marvels that enrich life.

In simple terms: Hearts crave wonder and treasure.

Key Takeaway

Nurture curiosity and seek beauty.

Themes

wonder curiosity beauty

Mood

inspired hopeful

Type

literary poetic

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • creative work
  • travel
  • relationships

Key Concepts

psychology literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small wonders do you overlook daily?
  • How can you cultivate awe in routine life?
A Different Perspective

Wonder can be fleeting if not actively pursued.

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