“She is nine, beloved, as open-faced as the sky and as self-contained. I have watched her grow. As recently as three or four years ago, she had a young child's perfectly shallow receptiveness; she fitted into the world of time, it fitted into her, as thoughtlessly as sky fits its edges, or a river its banks. But as she has grown, her smile has widened with a touch of fear and her glance has taken on depth. Now she is aware of some of the losses you incur by being here--the extortionary rent you have to pay as long as you stay.”
Quote by Annie Dillard
Work
Teaching a Stone to Talk: Expeditions and Encounters
This book is a compilation of essays that delve into the intricate relationship between language and human experience. It examines the complexities of communication across different cultures and contexts, often through the lens of expeditions and encounters with diverse societies. more
Author
Annie Dillard
Annie Dillard is an American author known for her unique writing style and profound observations of nature. Born on April 30, 1945, she has written several notable works, including 'Pilgrim at Tinker Creek' and 'Under the Sun'. more
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