Meditation is first quietness. We live in a great din. It…
“Meditation is first quietness. We live in a great din. It is well to see (for who sees it not will have but narrow sympathies and understand little that occurs around him) that the noise is often a noble uproar, "deep calling unto deep," the clamor of wonderful machinery, of great labors, of human struggles, of heroes' voices. But storms, though grand, must sink if the sea is to show the stars.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Quietness reveals deeper truths; noise can be a noble, chaotic call that masks but also reveals profound human effort.
In simple terms: Silence helps us see deeper meaning in noise.
Key Takeaway
Seek quiet to understand the world.
Themes
philosophy
reflection
human experience
Mood
contemplative
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- creative writing
- urban living
Key Concepts
existentialism
sound symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “deep calling unto deep” mean to you?
- How can we balance noise and silence?
A Different Perspective
Noise can overwhelm and distract from insight.