It is said, and it is true, that just before we are born…
““It is said, and it is true, that just before we are born, a cavern angel puts his finger to our lips and says, “Hush, don’t tell what you know.” This is why we are born with a cleft on our upper lips and remembering nothing of where we came from".””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A mythic image of an angel silencing a newborn suggests that we are born with a natural secrecy about our origins.
In simple terms: We are born with a secret, a silent promise.
Key Takeaway
Embrace mystery and humility.
Themes
birth
myth
silence
secrets
human origin
Mood
contemplative
mysterious
Type
Know Born:0
Born Cleft:0
Lips Says:0
Lips Remembering:0
Cavern Angel:0
When to use this quote
- newborn care
- family discussions
- personal reflection
- creative writing
Key Concepts
existentialism
spirituality
storytelling
Questions to Reflect On
- Why might societies create myths about birth?
- How does silence shape identity?
A Different Perspective
Literal interpretation may be culturally specific.