There, tam, la-bas, the gaze of men glows with inimitable…
““There, tam, la-bas, the gaze of men glows with inimitable understanding; there the freaks that are tortured here walk unmolested; there time takes shape according to one’s pleasure, like a figured rug whose folds can be gathered in such a way that two designs will meet—and the rug is once again smoothed out, and you live on, or else superimpose the next image on the last, endlessly, endlessly, with the leisurely concentration of a woman selecting a belt to go with her dress—now she glides in my direction, rhythmically butting the velvet with her knees, comprehending everything and comprehensible to me…There, there are the original of those gardens where we used to roam and hide in this world; there everything strikes one by its bewitching evidence, by the simplicity of perfect good; there everything pleases one’s soul, everything is filled with the kind of fun that children know; there shines the mirror that now and then sends a chance reflection here…””
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 describes an imagined realm where time, perception, and desire flow freely, blending sensual detail with philosophical yearning.
In simple terms: A dreamlike place of endless wonder.
Key Takeaway
Seek moments of timeless wonder.
Themes
imagination
desire
time
beauty
Mood
dreamy
reflective
Type
literary
poetic
When to use this quote
- artistic creation
- daydreaming
- intimate conversation
- exploring memory
Key Concepts
surrealism
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this realm represent for you?
- How can you find wonder in ordinary life?
A Different Perspective
Such idealized visions can detach from practical reality.