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Children Quote by Noriko Ogiwara

“When I saw her... my heart skipped a beat. Her expression was as open and trusting as that of a young child. Such purity is something never, ever seen at the court. Hieraglion is a mire of intrigue and deceit... yet there she was-- a simple, beautiful wildflower blooming in its midst. I wanted to…” quote by Noriko Ogiwara
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““When I saw her... my heart skipped a beat. Her expression was as open and trusting as that of a young child. Such purity is something never, ever seen at the court. Hieraglion is a mire of intrigue and deceit... yet there she was-- a simple, beautiful wildflower blooming in its midst. I wanted to protect her. Myself. With my own two hands.””

Noriko Ogiwara

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Twelve Kingdoms, 1992

A pure, trusting individual stands out amid corruption, inspiring protection and admiration.

In simple terms: Innocence shines in darkness.

Key Takeaway

Guard and cherish innocence.

Themes

purity trust corruption protection beauty

Mood

empathetic poetic

Type

narrative inspirational

When to use this quote

  • leadership
  • conflict resolution
  • personal relationships
  • ethical decisions

Key Concepts

innocence moral contrast heroic ideal

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does purity mean to you?
  • How can you protect the vulnerable without overprotecting?
A Different Perspective

Idealizing purity may ignore complexities of real people.

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