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Wind passed again; the iris shuddered about the diamond…

“Wind passed again; the iris shuddered about the diamond chip.” quote by Samuel R. Delany
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““Wind passed again; the iris shuddered about the diamond chip.””

Samuel R. Delany

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A fleeting, vivid image of a trembling iris and a sparkling diamond fragment evokes fragility and fleeting beauty.

In simple terms: A trembling eye sees a shining chip.

Key Takeaway

Notice fleeting moments of beauty.

Themes

art perception fragility beauty imagination

Mood

reflective poetic thoughtful

Type

literary descriptive inspirational

When to use this quote

  • reading literature
  • creative writing
  • visual arts
  • mindfulness
  • meditation

Key Concepts

visual metaphor symbolism ephemerality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the diamond chip symbolize for you?
  • How does the image affect your mood?
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