Quote by Shannon Hale
I keep thinking about a tale my nurse used to read to me about a bird whose wings are pinned to the ground. In the end, when he finally frees himself, he flies so high he becomes a star. My nurse said the story was about how we all have something that keeps us down.
Summary
This quote reflects on a tale the speaker's nurse shared about a bird with its wings bound to the ground. The story concludes with the bird eventually freeing itself and soaring so high that it transforms into a star. The nurse suggests that this tale symbolizes how everyone faces some obstacle or limitation that prevents them from reaching their full potential, but once they overcome it, they can achieve greatness beyond imagination. It highlights the idea that we all have the power within us to break free from whatever holds us back and become something remarkable.
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Inspirational
By Shannon Hale
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