Bare feet Quote by Robert Jordan
““Scuffing her bare feet into slippers, she shrugged into a silk robe, then hesitated, looking down at Perrin. He would be able to see her clearly, if he woke, but to her, he was just a shadowed mound. She wished her mother were there, now, to advise her. She loved Perrin with every fiber of her being, and he confused every fiber. Actually understanding men was impossible, of course, but he was so unlike anyone she had grown up with. He never swaggered, and instead of laughing at himself, he was... modest. She had not believed a man could be modest! He insisted that only chance had made him a leader, claimed he did not know how to lead, when men who met him were ready to follow after an hour. He dismissed his own thinking as slow, when those slow, considering thoughts saw so deeply that she had to dance a merry jig to keep any secrets at all. He was a wonderful man, her curly-haired wolf. So strong. And so gentle.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Wheel of Time, The Shadow Rising, 1992
A woman admires a man’s humility, depth, and unexpected leadership, contrasting his modesty with typical masculine bravado.
In simple terms: She sees him as gentle, strong, and different from other men.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate humility and depth in others.
Themes
humility
leadership
gender expectations
depth
contrasts
Mood
admiring
contemplative
introspective
Type
literary
character study
romantic
When to use this quote
- romantic relationship
- personal reflection
- leadership dynamics
Key Concepts
modesty
unexpected authority
emotional insight
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true modesty look like in leadership?
- How can we recognize depth beyond surface traits?
A Different Perspective
His modesty may be idealized, overlooking flaws.
