Quote by Edith Pargeter
A dead eagle he might have buried, but he had chosen rather to light a fire for a phoenix.

Summary
This quote suggests that the speaker could have mourned or accepted a lost opportunity, represented by the dead eagle, but instead, they decide to create new possibilities represented by lighting a fire for a phoenix. It implies that rather than dwelling on past failures, the speaker decides to embrace and create a future full of potential and rebirth. It inspires a mindset of resilience, optimism, and a willingness to rise from the ashes and start anew.