Her godmother, who was a fairy, said to her, 'You want to go to the ball, don't you?'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The fairy godmother confirms the protagonist's desire to attend the ball before offering help.
- In plain terms
- Her helper asks if she wants to go to the event.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledging a wish is the first step to fulfilling it.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you truly want to achieve?
- Who can help you get there?
Another view
The quote assumes the listener wants help without explicit request.
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