Gaze Quote by Lauren Kate
““Don't worry about me. I'll heal. Come on-" "Where are we going?" Luce asked. "The sun's about to rise," Daniel said, taking a small leather satchel from Phil. "And I figure you must be starving." Luce hadn't realized it, but she was. "I thought we could steal a moment before anyone else shows up." There was a sheer, narrow path from the plateau that led to a small ledge down from where they'd landed. They picked their way down the jagged mountain, hand in hand, and when it was too steep for walking, Daniel coasted, always flying very low to the ground, his wings tucked close to his sides. "Don't want to alarm the hikers," he explained. "Most places on Earth, people aren't willing to let themselves see miracles, angels. If they catch a glimpse of us flying by, they convince themselves their eyes were playing tricks on them. But in a place like this-" "People can see miracles," Luce finished for him. "They want to." "Right. And seeing leads to wonder." "And wonder leads to-" "Trouble." Daniel laughed a little. Luce couldn't help grinning, enjoying that at least for a little while, Daniel was her miracle alone.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Fallen, 2009
The passage explores how shared wonder and miracles can strengthen bonds, yet also attract trouble when revealed to others.
In simple terms: Miracles bring wonder and connection, but also risk.
Cherish private wonder, stay cautious of exposure.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- romantic partnership
- exploring unknown terrain
- protecting secrets
- experiencing awe
- managing consequences
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you protect intimate moments from external judgment?
- When does sharing wonder become risky?
Miracles may be dismissed or feared by others, limiting openness.