I mean, every novel's a historical novel anyway. But calling something a historical novel seems to put mittens on it, right? It puts manners on it. And you don't want your novels to be mannered.
Colum MccannRead
'Let the Great World Spin' at the end talks a lot about connections and light and possibility and the fact that the world doesn't end. Even in the darkest times, we have to go on.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of resilience and connection, highlighting that hope persists even in difficult times.
Colum McCann's quote, 'Let the Great World Spin,' suggests that despite life's challenges and moments of darkness, we must continue to move forward, fostering connections and embracing the possibilities that life still offers. It reassures us that the journey of life continues and that our existence is interconnected with others, even when we face adversity.
Themes
ResilienceConnectionHopePossibilityDarknessLife
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a motivational speech to encourage perseverance among individuals facing challenges.
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She takes another long haul, lets the smoke settle in her lungs-- she has heard somewhere that cigarettes are good for grief. One long drag and you forget how to cry. The body too busy dealing with the poison.
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It was a silence that heard itself, awful and beautiful.
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It struck me that distant cities are designed precisely so you can know where you came from.
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And I suddenly think, as I look across the table at him, that these are the days as they will be. This is the future as we see it. The swerve and the static. The confidence and the doubt.
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