Afternoon Quote by Stephen King
“But then fall comes, kicking summer out on its treacherous ass as it always does one day sometime after the midpoint of September, it stays awhile like an old friend that you have missed. It settles in the way an old friend will settle into your favorite chair and take out his pipe and light it and then fill the afternoon with stories of places he has been and things he has done since last he saw you.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Dark Tower III: The Waste Lands, Stephen King, 1991
Autumn arrives abruptly, becoming a comforting, familiar presence after summer’s departure.
In simple terms: Fall feels like an old friend settling in.
Key Takeaway
Accept seasonal change gracefully.
Themes
change
comfort
season
friendship
Mood
reflective
nostalgic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- seasonal planning
- storytelling
Key Concepts
nature cycles
human metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you welcome change in your life?
- What comforts you during transitions?
A Different Perspective
Some may resist change, preferring the warmth of summer.
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