I didn't know the full dimensions of forever, but I knew it was longer than waiting for Christmas to come. --So the Wind Won't Blow It All Away, p.38
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The narrator contrasts the finite wait for Christmas with the infinite nature of forever.
- In plain terms
- He realizes forever is much longer than any holiday wait.
- What can you take from it?
- Understanding time changes perspective.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you measure forever?
Another view
It uses childhood metaphors that may not resonate with adults.
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