Shelter Quote by Manly Wade Wellman
““If the gardinel's an old folk's tale, I'm honest to tell you it's a true one. Few words about them are best, I should reckon. They look some way like a shed or a cabin, snug and rightly made, except the open door could be a mouth, the two little windows might could be eyes. Never you'll see one on the main roads or near towns; only back in the thicketty places, by high trails among tall ridges, and they show themselves there when it rains and storms and a lone farer hopes to come to a house to shelter him.””
About This Quote
Source Story: “The Gardinel” in *Witchcraft and Other Stories*, 1970
A solitary shelter spirit appears only in remote, stormy places, offering refuge to lone travelers.
In simple terms: A mysterious helper appears in wild, rainy places.
Key Takeaway
Seek help in unexpected places.
Themes
mystery
solitude
help
nature
survival
Mood
cautious
hopeful
Type
narrative
inspirational
When to use this quote
- hiking
- storm travel
- remote camping
- emergency shelter
Key Concepts
Folklore
spiritual guardianship
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you trust strangers in crisis?
- How do you recognize hidden aid?
A Different Perspective
May not appear when expected; reliance on unknown can be risky.
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