She then gave her a pair of slippers made of glass, the prettiest in the world.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The godmother provides a unique and beautiful item to aid the protagonist's journey.
- In plain terms
- She gives her special glass slippers to wear.
- What can you take from it?
- Gifts can enable participation in events otherwise out of reach.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What tools do you need to succeed?
- How do gifts change your options?
Another view
Material gifts alone do not guarantee success or happiness.
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