Around the corner Quote by Dodie Smith
““She will want things to stay just as they are. She will never have the fun of hoping something wonderful and exiting may be just around the corner.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Giver” (1935) excerpt
Describes resistance to change, highlighting fear of unknown possibilities and the loss of hope for new experiences.
In simple terms: Fear of change limits hope.
Key Takeaway
Embrace change and hope.
Themes
change
hope
stagnation
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career transitions
- creative projects
- personal development
Key Concepts
psychology of fear
growth mindset
Questions to Reflect On
- What are you afraid to change?
- How can you cultivate hope for the future?
A Different Perspective
May ignore valid reasons for stability.
![“I think what I really mean is that [she] won't be WANTING things to happen. She will want things to say just as they are. She will never have the fun of hoping something wonderful and exciting may be just round the corner.” quote by Dodie Smith I Capture the Castle](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/690/dodie-smith-i-capture-the-cast_exciting-life_i-think-what-i-really-mean-is-that-she-w_1083935.jpg)
