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“A sentence starts out like a lone traveler heading into a blizzard at midnight, tilting into the wind, one arm shielding his face, the tails of his thin coat flapping behind him.” quote by Billy Collins
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“A sentence starts out like a lone traveler heading into a blizzard at midnight, tilting into the wind, one arm shielding his face, the tails of his thin coat flapping behind him.”

Billy Collins

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Art of Dying, Billy Collins, 1994

A lone traveler braves a harsh, cold storm, symbolizing perseverance amid adversity.

In simple terms: Facing a storm alone shows resilience.

Key Takeaway

Keep moving forward despite hardship.

Themes

resilience solitude adversity

Mood

reflective determined

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • winter travel
  • personal crisis
  • artistic creation
  • mental health challenges

Key Concepts

metaphor human endurance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What storms are you confronting?
  • How does solitude affect your strength?
A Different Perspective

The image may romanticize suffering.

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