A story is like something you wind out of yourself. Like a spider, it is a web you weave, and you love your story like a child.
Katherine Anne PorterRead
Miracles are instantaneous, they cannot be summoned, but come of themselves, usually at unlikely moments and to those who least expect them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Miracles happen unexpectedly and cannot be forced; they come spontaneously to those who are open to them.
This quote by Katherine Anne Porter suggests that miracles occur without warning and are not something that can be proactively summoned. Instead, they often arrive at surprising moments and tend to bless those who maintain a sense of hope and openness, highlighting the unpredictable nature of life's wonders.
Themes
MiraclesUnexpectedLifeHopeSpontaneity
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about embracing change, one might use this quote to illustrate how surprise outcomes can define our experiences.
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