Black Quote by Meredith Ann Pierce
“They were jet, those wings, as deep as the sky, as black as Eoduin's hair—no, blacker, for they were dull, unoiled. They gave off no sheen in the light, no gleam to the eye. They drank up the light and diminished it: they were wings of pure shadow.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Darkangel, Meredith Ann Pierce, 1982
The wings are described as absorbing light, becoming shadows that diminish illumination, symbolizing loss of hope.
In simple terms: Wings that swallow light become shadows.
Key Takeaway
Beware things that drain vitality.
Themes
hope
darkness
loss
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- grief
- creative blocks
- environmental decline
Key Concepts
symbolism
light absorption
Questions to Reflect On
- What drains your inner light?
- How can you restore illumination?
A Different Perspective
Shadows cannot replace the light they consume.
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