Living grows 'round us like a skin to shut away the…
““Living grows 'round us like a skin to shut away the desolation for if we clearly mark the furthest deep we should be dead long years before the grave But turning around within the homely shell of worry, discontent and narrow joy we grow and flourish and rarely see the outside dark that would confound our eyes Some break the shell I think that there are those who push their fingers through the brittle walls and make a hole and through that cruel slit stare out across the cinders of the world with naked eyes They look both in and out knowing themselves and too much else beside””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Life envelops us like skin, hiding desolation; breaking through fear reveals a broader, stark reality beyond personal worry.
In simple terms: Life hides pain; confronting fear reveals truth.
Key Takeaway
Face fear to see beyond personal limits.
Themes
life
growth
fear
perception
illusion
Mood
introspective
poetic
hopeful
Type
Deep:1
Life:1
Ur Eyes:0
Like Skin:0
Eyes Break:0
Living Grows:0
Desolation Clearly:0
When to use this quote
- personal development
- therapeutic practice
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
self‑discovery
psychological barriers
existential awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal “shell” limits you?
- How can you break through fear safely?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may be overly abstract for practical use.