We're our own dragons as well as our own heroes, and we have to rescue ourselves from ourselves.
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Switters was actually quite fond of Seattle's weather, and not merely because of it's ambivalence. He liked it's subtle, muted qualities and the landscape that those qualities encouraged if not engendered: vistas that seemed to have been sketched with a sumi brush dipped in quicksilver and green tea. It was fresh, it was clean, it was gently primal, and mystically suggestive.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses an appreciation for the unique qualities of Seattle's weather and how it influences the landscape.
Tom Robbins reflects on the beauty of Seattle's weather, highlighting how its ambivalence creates a subtlety that enhances the landscape. He describes the vistas as artistically influenced, invoking imagery that suggests a serene, mystical connection to nature, portraying the weather not as a mere backdrop but as an integral part of the city's charm.
Themes
SeattleWeatherLandscapeNatureBeauty
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used to inspire people to appreciate their local environment during a nature walk.
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