Into the air, over the valleys, under the stars, above a river, a pond, a road, flew Cecy. Invisible as new spring winds, fresh as the breath of clover rising from twilight fields, she flew.

Ray Bradbury
About This Quote

This quote touches on Cecy’s unusual ability to fly through the air. It also illustrates that the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. It demonstrates that success is not limited to people who stay in one place. It also shows that there is nothing impossible to those who don’t have a dream, but have a will to see their dream come true.

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