Children Quote by Catherynne M. Valente
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““Oh, September. Such lonely, lost things you find on your way. It would be easier, if you were the only one lost. But lost children always find each other, in the dark, in the cold. It is as though they are magnetized, and can only attract their like. [...] If you would only leave cages locked and turn away from unloved Wyverns, you could stay Heartless. But you are stubborn, and do not listen to your elders.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making, 2011 (excerpt)
The narrator reflects on loneliness and the magnetic pull of lost souls, suggesting that shared hardship draws people together, while warning against isolation and ignoring wise counsel.
In simple terms: Lost people are drawn together; isolation is risky.
Key Takeaway
Seek connection, heed advice.
Themes
loneliness
connection
magnetism
wisdom
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
reflective
philosophical
When to use this quote
- travel
- adventure
- community building
- counseling
Key Concepts
psychology
social bonds
magnetism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do shared struggles create bonds?
- When should you listen to elders?
A Different Perspective
Magnetism may be romantic; not all isolation is harmful.
![“It is easier to get lost within sight of the palace. [...] Hope makes all things near, and so can prove treacherous.” quote by Ben Okri](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7e1/ben-okri-3640_hope_it-is-easier-to-get-lost-within-sight-of_2855036.jpg)
