No wolf falters before the bite, so strike. No hawk wavers before the dive, so swing. No sun pauses before the set, just strike. No rain delays before the fall, just swing.

Shannon Hale
About This Quote

The line from the poem “Bent” by Jeffers argues that a person must face life’s challenges head on. Jeffers urges us to take a chance and strike out in the world without hesitation, knowing that if we fail we will have already experienced our worst fear. The sun still shines after darkness has fallen and the rain still falls after the skies clear. This quote reminds us that even if we do fail, it is never too late to start over again.

Source: Princess Academy

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