Bounds Quote by Elizabeth Goudge
“For she had discovered that as well as the evil web there was another. This too bound spirits together, but not in a tangle, it was a patterned web and one could see the silver pattern when the sun shone upon it. It seemed much frailer than the dark tangle, that had a hideous strength, but it might not be so always, not in the final reckoning. (The Child from the Sea)”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Child from the Sea, 1975
A delicate, patterned web connects spirits, contrasting with a dark, tangled one; suggesting hope in subtle connections.
In simple terms: Gentle connections can be powerful.
Key Takeaway
Seek subtle, hopeful bonds.
Themes
spirituality
hope
connection
Mood
poetic
hopeful
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- creative projects
- meditation
Key Concepts
mythology
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize subtle bonds?
- What gives you hope in adversity?
A Different Perspective
Dark forces may dominate perception.
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