Begin Quote by Robin Hobb
““There are endings. There are beginnings. Sometimes they coincide, with the ending of one thing marking the beginning of another. But sometimes there is simply a long space after an ending, a time when it seems everything else has ended and nothing else can ever begin.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Liveship Traders Trilogy, 1998
Endings and beginnings are linked; sometimes one ends as another starts, other times there is a gap before new starts begin.
In simple terms: Endings can lead to new starts, but sometimes there’s a pause.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and honor transitions.
Themes
change
transition
life cycles
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career change
- personal loss
- new projects
- grief recovery
Key Concepts
Narrative cycles
continuity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle the silence between endings and beginnings?
- What rituals help you bridge gaps?
A Different Perspective
A gap can cause stagnation if not managed.
