Bitten Quote by Maggie Stiefvater
““After you were bitten, I knew what would happen. I waited for you to change, every night, so I could bring you back and keep you from getting hurt." A chilly gust of wind lifter his hair and sent a shower of golden leaves glimmering down around him. He spred out his arms, letting them fall into his hands. He looked like a dark angel in an eternal autumn wood. "Did you know you get one happy day for everyone you catch?" I didn't know what he meant, even after he opened his fist to show me the quivering leaves crumpled in his palm. One happy day for every falling leaf you catch." Sam's voice was low. I watched the egdes of the leaves slowly unfold, fluttering in the breeze."How long did you wait?" It would have been romantic if hr'd had the courage to look into my face to say it, but instead, he dropped his eyes to the ground and scuffed his boots in the leaves- countless possibilities for happy days- on the ground. "I haven't stopped." And I should've said something romantic too, but i didn't have the courage, either. So instead, I watched the shy way he was chewing his lip and studying the leaves, and said, "That must've been very borring.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Raven Cycle, Maggie Stiefvater, 2012
A character reflects on waiting, hope, and the bittersweet exchange of moments symbolized by catching leaves, suggesting each caught leaf grants a fleeting happy day.
In simple terms: Waiting and hope are intertwined, each small moment can bring brief happiness.
Cherish small moments and be brave in expressing feelings.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- autumn walk
- quiet conversation
- personal reflection
- unspoken love
- leaf gathering
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What small moments do you cherish?
- How does waiting affect your relationships?
The metaphor may be overly poetic, making the intended lesson unclear for some readers.