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“It had not been a very cheerful journey, not the least for the western excursion into Outlander territory, where a stubborn and pompous old man had refused to listen to the truth; but Corlath had expected what he found and-she thought-saw no use in being discouraged.” quote by Robin McKinley
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““It had not been a very cheerful journey, not the least for the western excursion into Outlander territory, where a stubborn and pompous old man had refused to listen to the truth; but Corlath had expected what he found and-she thought-saw no use in being discouraged.””

Robin McKinley

About This Quote

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

A difficult journey is made harder by stubbornness and discouragement, yet expectations shape perception.

In simple terms: Hard trips become harder when people refuse to listen.

Key Takeaway

Accept reality and keep moving forward.

Themes

adventure perseverance communication

Mood

reflective determined

Type

narrative adventurous

When to use this quote

  • exploration
  • teamwork
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

human nature expectation resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you handle obstinate attitudes?
  • What expectations influence your outlook?
A Different Perspective

Stubbornness can block progress despite preparation.

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