Education Quote by Jaclyn Moriarty
““Early on, when they'd just started home schooling together, he'd written a note on the margin of her page: "What's your star sign?" She'd turned to him, "What does my star sigh?" and he'd seen how much she'd liked the idea that she owned a star, and that it sighed; he'd seen in her eyes that her mind was rushing through the possible words that it could sigh. It's true that his handwriting was bad: the "n" looked a lot like an "h." But when he's crossed it out and written "sign," underlining the "n" three times, a vagueness had wandered onto her face, and she'd thought for a moment, then said, "Pisces," and smiled.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Betrayal of Bindy Mackenzie by Jaclyn Moriarty, 2006
A playful exchange about star signs reveals how imagination transforms ordinary moments into shared wonder.
In simple terms: Imagination turns simple questions into meaningful connection.
Key Takeaway
Embrace curiosity and playful language.
Themes
imagination
communication
relationships
Mood
lighthearted
warm
intimate
Type
literary
dialogue
romantic
When to use this quote
- home schooling
- first dates
- creative writing
- icebreaker games
Key Concepts
language play
shared meaning
personal connection
Questions to Reflect On
- How can playful language deepen connections?
- What everyday moments invite imagination?
A Different Perspective
The humor may be lost without context of the characters' relationship.
![“She's always getting into trouble because she gets bored really really easily. [...] My mum says it's because Celia has an attention span the size of a sesame seed. Celia's mum says it's because Celia's identity is unfurling itself slowly, like a tulip bud, and it's a breathtakingly beautiful…” quote by Jaclyn Moriarty](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f85/jaclyn-moriarty-13344_attention-span_she-s-always-getting-into-trouble-becaus_734185.jpg)
