Chains Quote by Bruce Coville
““Funny thing about chains," he said. "They're everywhere, once you know how to look for them. I like chains. When Cara laughed at this, he shook his chest, causing the hundreds of golden links that hung there to sparkle in the firelight. "There's lots of kinds of chains," he continued. "You can't see most of them, the ones that bind folks together. But people build them, link by link, Sometimes the links are weak, snap like this one did. That's another funny thing, now that I think of it. Sometimes when you mend a chain, the place where you fix it is strongest of all." As he spoke, he held up the chain, which was whole again. Passing the amulet to Cara, he said, "Never was a chain that couldn't be broken. Sometimes it's even a good idea.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Dark Secret of Weatherend, 1993
Chains symbolize relationships and obligations; visible and hidden ties can bind or break, but repair strengthens them.
In simple terms: Chains represent connections that can be broken or made stronger through repair.
Key Takeaway
Repair and strengthen broken bonds.
Themes
relationships
obligations
strength
repair
resilience
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
narrative
metaphorical
When to use this quote
- friendships
- family dynamics
- teamwork
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
social bonds
psychology
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you identify harmful versus supportive connections?
- What steps can you take to repair a broken relationship?
A Different Perspective
Not all chains are harmful; some are protective.
