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“The fog comes on little cat feet. It sits looking over the harbor and city on silent haunches and then moves on.” quote by Carl Sandburg
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“The fog comes on little cat feet. It sits looking over the harbor and city on silent haunches and then moves on.”

Carl Sandburg

About This Quote

Source Poem: Fog, 1915

Fog arrives silently, like a cat, observing the harbor before moving on.

In simple terms: Fog appears quietly, watches, then leaves

Key Takeaway

Observe subtle changes before they pass

Themes

nature observation tranquility

Mood

calm reflective

Type

poetic contemplative

When to use this quote

  • coastal walk
  • early morning
  • cityscape
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

impermanence mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the fog symbolize in your life?
  • How do you notice subtle shifts?
A Different Perspective

Fog’s quiet can mask underlying turbulence

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