I mind as if it were yesterday my first sight of the man. Little I knew at the time how big the moment was with destiny, or how often that face seen in the fitful moonlight would haunt my sleep and disturb my waking hours.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The narrator recalls a first meeting with a man that felt destined and continues to haunt them.
- In plain terms
- I remember meeting him clearly, not knowing it would change my life.
- What can you take from it?
- Some first encounters feel significant in hindsight.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you meet someone who changed you?
- Do moments have hidden meaning?
Another view
Memory can exaggerate the importance of past events.
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