Another world Quote by Diane Setterfield
““For at eight o’clock the world came to an end. It was reading time. The hours between eight in the evening and one or two in the morning have always been my magic hours. Against the blue candlewick bedspread the white pages of my open book, illuminated by a circle of lamplight, were the gateway to another world.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield, 2006
The quiet late‑night hours become a portal to imagination, where reading transports the mind beyond ordinary reality.
In simple terms: Night reading opens a doorway to other worlds.
Key Takeaway
Embrace those magical hours for deep reading.
Themes
imagination
night
reading
escape
Mood
contemplative
nostalgic
Type
reflective
inspirational
When to use this quote
- late‑night study
- bedtime reading
- creative writing
- mindful relaxation
- travel through stories
Key Concepts
literature
transcendence
ritual
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you protect your magic hours?
- What does reading reveal about your inner world?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone can find quiet time; distractions may break immersion.