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“I stand holding the apple in both hands. It feels precious, like a heavy treasure. I lift it up and smell it. It has such an odour of outdoors on it I want to cry.” quote by Margaret Atwood
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““I stand holding the apple in both hands. It feels precious, like a heavy treasure. I lift it up and smell it. It has such an odour of outdoors on it I want to cry.””

Margaret Atwood

About This Quote

Source Novel: Oryx and Crake, Margaret Atwood, 2003

Holding something beautiful can evoke deep gratitude and longing, connecting us to nature and emotion.

In simple terms: A treasured object can stir strong feelings.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate simple moments.

Themes

gratitude nostalgia connection

Mood

reflective poetic

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • nature appreciation
  • creative writing
  • mindfulness

Key Concepts

sensory perception emotional resonance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What everyday object could you cherish more?
  • How does nature influence your emotions?
A Different Perspective

The feeling may be fleeting and tied to personal context.

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