Deep Quote by Neil Gaiman

““STILL WATER RUNS DEEP””

Neil Gaiman

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Source Short story: “Stills”, Neil Gaiman, 2020

Still water appears calm but holds deep currents, symbolizing hidden depths.

In simple terms: Calm surface hides depth.

Key Takeaway

Look beyond appearances.

Themes

perception depth stillness mystery intuition

Mood

thoughtful curious

Type

philosophical poetic

When to use this quote

personal relationships
creative work
emotional introspection

Key Concepts

psychology metaphor literary analysis

Questions to Reflect On

When have you misread a calm situation?
What hidden depths do you suspect?

A Different Perspective

Stillness can be deceptive; depth may be ignored.

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