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Animals Quote by Madeleine L'Engle

“I looked at this tiny, perfect creature and it was as though a light switch had been turned on. A great rush of love flooded out of me.” quote by Madeleine L'Engle
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“I looked at this tiny, perfect creature and it was as though a light switch had been turned on. A great rush of love flooded out of me.”

Madeleine L'Engle

About This Quote

Source Novel: A Wrinkle in Time, 1962

Seeing a tiny creature can trigger an immediate, overwhelming feeling of love.

In simple terms: Small things can spark sudden love.

Key Takeaway

Notice how small moments ignite emotion.

Themes

wonder love perception

Mood

awe joyful

Type

narrative inspirational

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • nature observation
  • artistic inspiration
  • mindfulness
  • null

Key Concepts

biology emotional response

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small thing moved you deeply?
  • How can you nurture that feeling?
A Different Perspective

Love may be fleeting without deeper connection.

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