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Clouds Quote by Douglas Adams

“The two fragments from Marks and Spencer which, as Fenchurch rose now into the misty body of the clouds, Arthur removed very, very slowly, which is the only way it's possible to do it when you're flying and also not using your hands, went on to create considerable havoc in the morning in…” quote by Douglas Adams
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““The two fragments from Marks and Spencer which, as Fenchurch rose now into the misty body of the clouds, Arthur removed very, very slowly, which is the only way it's possible to do it when you're flying and also not using your hands, went on to create considerable havoc in the morning in, respectively, counting from top to bottom, Isleworth and Richmond. They were in the cloud for a long time, because it was stacked very high, and when finally they emerged wetly above it, Fenchurch spinning like a starfish lapped by a rising tide pool, they found that above the clouds is where the night gets seriously moonlit. The light is darkly brilliant. There are different mountains up there, but they are mountains with their own white Arctic snows. They had emerged at the top of the high-stacked cumulonimbus, and now began lazily to drift down its contours, as Fenchurch eased Arthur in turn from his clothes, pried him free of them till all were gone, winding their surprised way down into the enveloping whiteness. She kissed him, kissed his neck, his chest, and soon they were drifting on, turning slowly, in a kind of speechless T-shape, which might have caused even a Fuolornis Fire Dragon, had one flown past, replete with pizza, to flap its wings and cough a little.””

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About This Quote

Source Novel: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, 1979

A surreal scene mixes absurdity with vivid imagery, highlighting chaotic travel through clouds and intimate moments amid strange surroundings.

In simple terms: Crazy adventure with love and weird clouds.

Key Takeaway

Embrace chaos and intimacy.

Themes

surrealism adventure intimacy absurdity

Mood

playful wondering

Type

literary humorous

When to use this quote

  • travel
  • romantic encounter
  • fantasy setting
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

science fiction imagination visual metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does absurdity enhance intimacy?
  • What does the cloud symbolize?
A Different Perspective

The whimsical tone may obscure deeper emotional resonance.

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