So I kissed her, and went out, and up on top of the…
““So I kissed her, and went out, and up on top of the mountain to have peace, for I had a grudge that was savage with heat against everybody, and only up on top there, where it was green, and high, and blue, and quiet, with only the winds to come at you, was a place of rest, where the unkindness of man for man could be forgotten, and I could wait for God to send calm and wisdom, and O, a blessed ease.””
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 peace on a mountain, escaping human hostility and seeking divine calm amidst nature.
In simple terms: Finding peace in nature away from human cruelty.
Seek solitude in nature for clarity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- mountain retreats
- meditation
- spiritual reflection
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does nature help you process anger?
- What inner conflicts persist despite peaceful settings?
Nature cannot erase all inner turmoil; personal work remains.