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“Somewhere in him, a shadow turned mournfully over. You had to run with a night like this so the sadness could not hurt” quote by Ray Bradbury
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“Somewhere in him, a shadow turned mournfully over. You had to run with a night like this so the sadness could not hurt”

Ray Bradbury

About This Quote

Source Short story: Unknown title, 1960

Describes a shadow of sadness that follows, urging action despite gloom.

In simple terms: Sadness lingers but doesn’t stop movement.

Key Takeaway

Act despite emotional darkness.

Themes

emotion resilience action

Mood

poetic hopeful

Type

literary motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal coping
  • creative writing
  • mental health support

Key Concepts

psychology literary symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you move forward when sadness feels overwhelming?
  • What does the “night” symbolize in personal struggles?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize suffering.

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