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Fog Round Quote by Charles Dickens

“Chance people on the bridges peeping over the parapets into a nether sky of fog, with fog all round them, as if they were up in a balloon, and hanging in the misty clouds.” quote by Charles Dickens
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““Chance people on the bridges peeping over the parapets into a nether sky of fog, with fog all round them, as if they were up in a balloon, and hanging in the misty clouds.””

Charles Dickens

About This Quote

Source Novel: Bleak House, 1853

People observe distant, mysterious scenes, feeling detached yet curious.

In simple terms: Observation of distant foggy scenes evokes wonder.

Key Takeaway

Notice and reflect on distant mysteries.

Themes

observation curiosity distance

Mood

contemplative melancholic

Type

literary descriptive

When to use this quote

  • travel
  • reading
  • daydreaming
  • exploring new ideas

Key Concepts

perception mystery detachment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the fog symbolize for you?
  • How does distance affect perception?
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Interpretation may vary; could be seen as vague.

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