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Alina-starkov Quote by Leigh Bardugo

“THE SERVANTS CALLED them malenchki, little ghosts, because they were the smallest and the youngest, and because they haunted the Duke’s house like giggling phantoms, darting in and out of rooms, hiding in cupboards to eavesdrop, sneaking into the kitchen to steal the last of the summer peaches.” quote by Leigh Bardugo
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““THE SERVANTS CALLED them malenchki, little ghosts, because they were the smallest and the youngest, and because they haunted the Duke’s house like giggling phantoms, darting in and out of rooms, hiding in cupboards to eavesdrop, sneaking into the kitchen to steal the last of the summer peaches.””

Leigh Bardugo

About This Quote

Source Novel: Six of Crows, 2015

The smallest, youngest servants are likened to mischievous ghosts, highlighting their unseen influence and playful mischief.

In simple terms: Little beings can cause big trouble.

Key Takeaway

Watch the unnoticed.

Themes

mischief power invisibility

Mood

playful curious

Type

literary descriptive

When to use this quote

  • household
  • team projects
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

folklore social dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do unnoticed members affect group dynamics?
  • What can be learned from their subtle influence?
A Different Perspective

Their actions may be harmless but disruptive.

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