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“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” quote by Gregory Maguire
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““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””

Gregory Maguire

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.

Key Takeaway

Respect the power of narrative.

Themes

storytelling inevitability seasons attention progression

Mood

thoughtful philosophical

Type

literary reflective

When to use this quote

  • Writing a novel
  • reading a series
  • watching a TV show
  • following a project

Key Concepts

Narrative momentum determinism creative persistence

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you think stories shape destiny?
  • How does attention affect a story's impact?
A Different Perspective

May imply fatalism, reducing agency.

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