Bond Quote by Ian Fleming
““Bond sat for a moment frozen to his chair. Suddenly, there flashed unwanted into his mind that most sinister line in poetry: 'They reckon ill who leave me out. When me they fly, I am the wings.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Moonraker, Ian Fleming, 1955
A sudden, unwanted thought reveals a dark poetic line about being essential yet excluded.
In simple terms: A sudden thought shows a dark poem about being needed but left out.
Key Takeaway
Beware of intrusive, negative thoughts.
Themes
psychology
creativity
poetry
Mood
introspective
poetic
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- writing
- mental health
- self-reflection
Key Concepts
intrusive thoughts
poetic imagery
self-worth
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this line reveal about fear of exclusion?
- How can we reframe intrusive thoughts?
A Different Perspective
Poetic metaphor may oversimplify complex emotions.
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