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“Oh, Hank," Susan whispered, "their wings are furry." "Oh, James," Harriet whispered, "their hands are kind.” quote by Ursula K. Le Guin
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““Oh, Hank," Susan whispered, "their wings are furry." "Oh, James," Harriet whispered, "their hands are kind.””

Ursula K. Le Guin

About This Quote

The characters notice the gentle, animal‑like qualities of wings and hands, highlighting empathy and the softness of nature.

In simple terms: They comment on the softness of wings and hands.

Key Takeaway

Notice and cherish gentle qualities in others.

Themes

nature empathy perception

Mood

thoughtful poetic

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • reading
  • storytelling
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

literature imagery kindness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you perceive kindness in everyday objects?
  • What does softness teach us about connection?
A Different Perspective

May overlook harsher realities.

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