Beauty Quote by Janet Fitch
““I wished I could shut it in a locket to wear aroung my neck. I wish a thousand-year sleep would find us, at this absolute second, like the sleep over the castle of Sleeping Beauty.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Janet Fitch, 2014
The speaker longs to contain a painful memory in a small, wearable object, wishing for an eternal escape from suffering.
In simple terms: Wanting to lock away pain and escape forever.
Key Takeaway
Find healthier ways to process pain.
Themes
memory
pain
escape
longing
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- creative writing
- personal journaling
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
trauma
containment
fantasy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you currently cope with painful memories?
- What would truly help you heal?
A Different Perspective
Pain cannot be fully sealed away; it may resurface.
