On the coming of evening, I return to my house and enter…
““On the coming of evening, I return to my house and enter my study; and at the door I take off the day's clothing, covered with mud and dust, and put on garments regal and courtly; and reclothed appropriately, I enter the ancient courts of ancient men, where, received by them with affection, I feed on that food which only is mine and which I was born for, where I am not ashamed to speak with them and to ask them the reason for their actions; and they in their kindness answer me; and for four hours of time I do not feel boredom, I forget every trouble, I do not dread poverty, I am not frightened by death; entirely I give myself over to them.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The narrator finds refuge in a scholarly sanctuary, shedding daily burdens for regal contemplation, achieving timeless peace and freedom from fear.
In simple terms: Leaving daily worries for study brings deep peace.
Key Takeaway
Seek intellectual sanctuary.
Themes
solitude
study
transcendence
Mood
calm
inspired
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic life
- spiritual practice
- stress relief
Key Concepts
ritual
inner peace
Questions to Reflect On
- What daily ritual can you adopt to feel more regal?
- How does scholarly immersion change your view of mortality?