--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: When I think something nice is going to…" description: "\"When I think something nice is going to happen I seem to fly right up on the wings of anticipation; and then the first thing I realize I drop down to e..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/41b/anonymous-1_anticipation_when-i-think-something-nice-is-going-to_2084480.jpg" --- # When I think something nice is going to happen I seem to… ![“When I think something nice is going to happen I seem to fly right up on the wings of anticipation; and then the first thing I realize I drop down to earth with a thud. But really, Marilla, the flying part is glorious as long as it lasts. . . it's like soaring through a sunset. I think it almost…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/41b/anonymous-1_anticipation_when-i-think-something-nice-is-going-to_2084480.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/41b/anonymous-1_anticipation_when-i-think-something-nice-is-going-to_2084480.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/41b/anonymous-1_anticipation_when-i-think-something-nice-is-going-to_2084480.jpg) > “When I think something nice is going to happen I seem to fly right up on the wings of anticipation; and then the first thing I realize I drop down to earth with a thud. But really, Marilla, the flying part is glorious as long as it lasts. . . it's like soaring through a sunset. I think it almost pays for the thud.” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Anticipation lifts you, but reality grounds you; the brief joy is worthwhile. **In simple terms:** Joyful anticipation followed by reality. Key Takeaway Embrace fleeting moments of hope. Themes anticipation joy reality hope Mood thoughtful melancholic Type literary philosophical When to use this quote - creative projects - travel planning - personal milestones Key Concepts Existential reflection emotional resilience Questions to Reflect On - How do you balance hope and realism? - What gives you a sense of soaring? 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