Quote by Cyrano de Bergerac

To tell the truth, the chariot was an astonishing sight to behold, because I had polished the steel of my flying house so carefully that it reflected the sunlight on all sides. It was so bright and dazzling that I thought, myself, that I had been carried away in a chariot of fire.

To tell the truth, the chariot was an astonishing sight to b

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This quote highlights the narrator's perception of his flying house, which he has polished meticulously. The narrator describes the astonishing sight of the house, explaining that its shiny steel reflects the sunlight from all angles. The brightness and dazzle of the house lead the narrator to envision himself being carried away in a chariot of fire. It captures the sense of awe and wonder the narrator experiences due to the striking appearance of his polished flying house.

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