Books Quote by Gregory Maguire
““A plot, whether abandoned by a reader or pursued rapturously, remains itself, and gets where it is headed even if nobody is looking. It is progressive and inevitable as the seasons. Winter””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Book of Lost Things, 2006
Stories continue their course regardless of attention, moving forward like inevitable seasons.
In simple terms: Stories keep moving even if ignored.
Respect the power of narrative.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Writing a novel
- reading a series
- watching a TV show
- following a project
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you think stories shape destiny?
- How does attention affect a story's impact?
May imply fatalism, reducing agency.