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Night Quote by Sue Monk Kidd

“It was the in-between time, before day leaves and night comes, a time I’ve never been partial to because of the sadness that lingers in the space between going and coming.” quote by Sue Monk Kidd
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“It was the in-between time, before day leaves and night comes, a time I’ve never been partial to because of the sadness that lingers in the space between going and coming.”

Sue Monk Kidd

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Secret Life of Bees, 2002

The transitional period between day and night evokes a lingering sadness, reflecting uncertainty in moments of change.

In simple terms: Sadness in transitional moments

Key Takeaway

Embrace uncertainty and find beauty in transitions

Themes

reflection transition sadness time

Mood

reflective somber

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • life changes
  • creative blocks
  • spiritual contemplation

Key Concepts

existential melancholy temporal liminality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this liminality affect your decisions?
  • What rituals help you honor transitions?
A Different Perspective

Some may find such moments inspiring rather than sad

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