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“n indeed peace had come. Messages of peace breathed from the sea to the shore. Never to break its sleep any more, to lull it rather more deeply to rest, and whatever the dreamers dreamt holily, dreamt wisely, to confirm—what else was it murmuring—as Lily Briscoe laid her head on the pillow in the…” quote by Virginia Woolf
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““n indeed peace had come. Messages of peace breathed from the sea to the shore. Never to break its sleep any more, to lull it rather more deeply to rest, and whatever the dreamers dreamt holily, dreamt wisely, to confirm—what else was it murmuring—as Lily Briscoe laid her head on the pillow in the clean still room and heard the sea. Through the open window the voice of the beauty of the world came murmuring, too softly to hear exactly what it said—but what mattered if the meaning were plain?””

Virginia Woolf

About This Quote

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

Peace is imagined as a gentle, restorative presence that soothes the mind, yet its true meaning remains elusive.

In simple terms: Peace feels soothing but its exact meaning is unclear.

Key Takeaway

Seek the quiet moments that nurture inner calm.

Themes

peace nature silence

Mood

tranquil thoughtful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • reading
  • meditation
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

literature existentialism mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does peace look like in your daily life?
  • How can you cultivate a deeper sense of calm?
A Different Perspective

Peace can be fleeting and hard to define.

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