New moon Quote by Margaret Rogerson
““I snorted, completely unsurprised. “Fair folk are impossible.” “That’s irregular, coming from a human who can’t even eat a raw hare.” Hastening along behind him, trying to keep up with his long strides, I decided not to argue about the hare. I was coming to realize that the Craft was so enigmatic to fair folk I might as well have refused to eat meat unless it had been bathed in widow’s tears under a new moon. Realizing that your own magic held more mystery to fair folk than theirs did to you was a peculiar experience. I felt like some sort of wizard with delicate and arcane indispositions, not an artist and a perfectly ordinary person””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Witch’s Apprentice, Margaret Rogerson, 2020
The narrator feels alienated by magical beings, realizing their own magic is mysterious to them, highlighting cultural misunderstanding.
In simple terms: Magic feels alien and misunderstood.
Key Takeaway
Seek empathy across cultural differences.
Themes
misunderstanding
identity
magic
culture
isolation
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
narrative
philosophical
When to use this quote
- intercultural dialogue
- learning new customs
- personal growth
- creative collaboration
Key Concepts
cultural clash
self‑discovery
otherness
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions do you make about others' knowledge?
- How can you bridge gaps in understanding?
A Different Perspective
Assuming others share your perspective can limit understanding.
