Non esistono meraviglie per chi non si lascia meravigliare.
Woodwalkers“Non esistono meraviglie per chi non si lascia meravigliare.” is a maxim Lou writes on a half-full board in the dining hall. Set among jokes and drawings, it gives a concise expression to the scene’s invitation to remain open to wonder, even in the middle of ordinary school life.
Appearance and Setting
The line appears as Carag and his companions lead their guests into the dining hall. The room is warm with sunset light falling through its glass dome, and the students are behaving impeccably like humans. Dorian sprawls on a sofa reading a thriller about cats; Cookie checks email; Lou writes on the board. Wolves play cards, laughing together, while younger students play ping-pong. The maxim is one element of a board already crowded with jokes and drawings, not a formal announcement.
Meaning and Narrative Function
The sentence makes wonder a matter of receptivity: marvels may be present, but a person must allow themselves to be surprised by them. Its placement amid familiar activities gives the thought a quiet contrast with the extraordinary nature of the school’s students. The scene then eases into a shared, tangible pleasure: the group eats ice cream and gradually relaxes. The maxim thus accompanies a moment when careful human normality gives way to comfort and ease.
