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“He came like the wind, like the wind touched everything, and like the wind was gone. -from The Dragon Reborn. By Loial, son of Arent son of Halan, the Fourth Age.” quote by Robert Jordan
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“He came like the wind, like the wind touched everything, and like the wind was gone. -from The Dragon Reborn. By Loial, son of Arent son of Halan, the Fourth Age.”

Robert Jordan

About This Quote

Source Book: The Wheel of Time, The Dragon Reborn, 1991

The wind metaphor conveys fleeting, pervasive influence that touches everything then disappears, symbolizing impermanence and subtle power.

In simple terms: The wind touches all then fades.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate transient forces.

Themes

impermanence influence nature

Mood

contemplative poetic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • poetry
  • philosophical reflection
  • mindfulness practice

Key Concepts

metaphor transience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do fleeting moments shape you?
  • What lasting impact can a brief influence have?
A Different Perspective

May be poetic, not literal; interpretation varies.

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