To be in any form, what is that? (round and round we go…
““To be in any form, what is that? (round and round we go, all of us, and ever come back thither,) If nothing lay more develop'd the quahung in it's callous shell were enough. Mine is no callous shell. I have instant conductors all over me whether I pass or stop, they seize every object and lead it harmlessly through me. I merely stir, press, feel with my fingers, and I am happy, to touch my person to someone else's is about as much as I can stand.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker describes a fluid, interconnected self that freely conducts and feels, finding joy in intimate contact and shared experience.
In simple terms: A fluid self finds joy in connection and shared feeling.
Key Takeaway
Seek deep, reciprocal connections.
Themes
identity
connection
fluidity
joy
intimacy
Mood
reflective
intimate
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- artistic collaboration
- therapeutic settings
Key Concepts
Phenomenology
embodiment
interpersonal dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to be a conduit for others?
- How does shared feeling shape identity?
A Different Perspective
Risk of losing self‑boundary clarity.