They all have tired mouths and bright seamless souls. And…
“They all have tired mouths and bright seamless souls. And a longing (as for sin) sometimes haunts their dreams. They are almost all alike; in God's gardens they keep still, like many, many intervals in his might and melody. Only when they spread their wings are they wakers of a wind: as if God with his broad sculptor- hands leafed through the pages in the dark book of the beginning.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The passage portrays souls yearning for divine connection, likening them to dormant seeds awaiting the wind of inspiration to awaken their true purpose.
In simple terms: Souls long for divine spark; awakening comes with inspiration.
Key Takeaway
Seek moments that stir your inner spirit.
Themes
spirituality
longing
awakening
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- creative writing
- spiritual retreats
Key Concepts
divine inspiration
poetic imagery
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner wind could awaken your purpose?
- How do you recognize the moment of divine inspiration?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may be too abstract for practical guidance.