Book Quote by Shirley Jackson
“I remember that I stood on the library steps holding my books and looking for a minute at the soft hinted green in the branches against the sky and wishing, as I always did, that I could walk home across the sky instead of through the village.”
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Haunting of Hill House” (1938) – internal monologue
She longs to escape ordinary life, imagining fantastical travel across the sky.
In simple terms: Dreaming of freedom beyond daily routine.
Key Takeaway
Allow imagination to inspire real‑world change.
Themes
longing
imagination
escape
childhood wonder
Mood
reflective
nostalgic
inspired
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing
- daydreaming
- creative projects
- travel planning
Key Concepts
fantasy
yearning
creative visualization
Questions to Reflect On
- What small steps can bring wonder into everyday life?
- How can you channel yearning into creative work?
A Different Perspective
Escapism may hinder engagement with reality.
