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“The light that gleams at their back door Will guide you from the lonely shore, But dangers seek you as you go, One from above, one from below. One hides by night, one hides by day, And hard and stony is your way.” quote by Emily Rodda
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““The light that gleams at their back door Will guide you from the lonely shore, But dangers seek you as you go, One from above, one from below. One hides by night, one hides by day, And hard and stony is your way.””

Emily Rodda

About This Quote

A cryptic warning about hidden dangers from multiple directions, urging vigilance on a treacherous path.

In simple terms: Beware unseen threats from all sides.

Key Takeaway

Danger lurks everywhere on the journey.

Themes

danger mystery adventure caution guidance

Mood

foreboding tense

Type

mythic advisory

When to use this quote

  • designing a game level
  • writing a fantasy quest
  • creating a survival guide

Key Concepts

mythology fantasy

Practical Applications

  • story outline
  • game narrative

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does each hidden danger symbolize?
  • How can one prepare for such multifaceted threats?
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