Fallen leaves Quote by John Crowley
““He was looking into a still forest pool when he found himself, his reflected face ringed by fallen leaves: a Crow of this place. He seemed to be looked at by that face, as though by another Crow, who knew something about him that he didn’t; and in a flash of certainty he knew that in truth he wasn’t this Crow whose face he saw, or hadn’t always been. He had been another Crow in other times; and there were times when he had not been at all. Whenever Dar Oakley finds himself—as by now he has done over and over—he finds more of himself than he found the time before.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Little, Big by John Crowley, 1981
The passage reflects self‑recognition through shifting identities, suggesting growth comes from confronting inner reflections.
In simple terms: Understanding self through changing identities.
Key Takeaway
Embrace change to discover deeper self.
Themes
identity
growth
self‑reflection
metaphor
Mood
contemplative
mystical
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- creative writing
- personal journaling
Key Concepts
psychology
mythology
literary symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the “Crow” symbolize for you?
- How do shifting identities affect personal growth?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations can be abstract; may feel vague without context.
