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“Words. I had always loved them. I collected them, like I had collected pretty stones as a child.” quote by Kate Forsyth
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““Words. I had always loved them. I collected them, like I had collected pretty stones as a child.””

Kate Forsyth

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Oracle of the Sun by Kate Forsyth, 2018

Collecting words is like gathering beautiful stones, each holding personal value and memory.

In simple terms: Words are treasured like stones.

Key Takeaway

Collect and cherish meaningful words.

Themes

language memory creativity

Mood

reflective nostalgic

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • teaching
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

collecting personal significance nostalgia

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you decide which words to keep?
  • What makes a word feel like a stone?
A Different Perspective

Words can lose impact if over‑collected without use.

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