--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Well, says Mercy, maybe it's time you…" description: "\"“Well, says Mercy, maybe it's time you started makin up your own mind about things. As far as I'm concerned, stars is just...stars. She tips her head b..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5f2/moira-young-3342_astronomy_well-says-mercy-maybe-it-s-time-you-star_1537479.jpg" --- # Well, says Mercy, maybe it's time you started makin up… ![“Well, says Mercy, maybe it's time you started makin up your own mind about things. As far as I'm concerned, stars is just...stars. She tips her head back. She stares at the sky so long, it's almost like she's up there with the stars an the moon an the planets, like she's fergot we're here. I clear…” quote by Moira Young](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5f2/moira-young-3342_astronomy_well-says-mercy-maybe-it-s-time-you-star_1537479.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5f2/moira-young-3342_astronomy_well-says-mercy-maybe-it-s-time-you-star_1537479.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5f2/moira-young-3342_astronomy_well-says-mercy-maybe-it-s-time-you-star_1537479.jpg) > ““Well, says Mercy, maybe it's time you started makin up your own mind about things. As far as I'm concerned, stars is just...stars. She tips her head back. She stares at the sky so long, it's almost like she's up there with the stars an the moon an the planets, like she's fergot we're here. I clear my throat. She gives a start. Smiles at us. Of course, she says, there's always a chance I could be wrong.”” [Moira Young](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/moira-young/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A character urges another to form independent thoughts, emphasizing personal agency over passive acceptance of external narratives. **In simple terms:** Think for yourself, don’t just follow. Key Takeaway Trust your own judgment. Themes independence self‑reliance critical thinking Mood contemplative determined Type advice philosophical When to use this quote - making decisions - personal growth - creative brainstorming - conflict resolution Key Concepts agency subjectivity autonomy Questions to Reflect On - How do you balance personal insight with external advice? - When is it wise to trust others? 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