The passage discusses the effect of a quote from the story on the reader. The quote describes how other birds initially pecked and bothered the Phoenix bird, but it remained civil and amiable, causing the other birds to lose interest. This personification of the Phoenix as having human-like patience and calmness elicits sympathy from the reader and contrasts with the behavior of the other birds, leaving a memorable impression. The quote and its effect are analyzed in terms of how it impacts the reader's feelings and relates to the overall story.