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“When indeed you positively press your face, so to speak, against the crystalline window of your eyes, your mind is apt to become a perfect vacuum. ("Out Of The Deep")” quote by Walter de la Mare
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““When indeed you positively press your face, so to speak, against the crystalline window of your eyes, your mind is apt to become a perfect vacuum. ("Out Of The Deep")””

Walter de la Mare

About This Quote

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

Intense focus can empty the mind of distractions, creating a clear, receptive state.

In simple terms: Focus creates mental emptiness.

Key Takeaway

Quiet mind enhances perception.

Themes

concentration mindfulness perception clarity inner peace

Mood

calm reflective focused

Type

aphorism philosophical

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • creative brainstorming
  • problem solving
  • stress relief

Key Concepts

mental vacuum visual metaphor psychological focus

Practical Applications

  • mindfulness practice
  • creative writing

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does silence affect your thoughts?
  • When have you felt a mental vacuum?
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