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Put your soul in the palm of my hand for me to look at…

“Put your soul in the palm of my hand for me to look at, like a crystal jewel. I'll sketch it in words...” quote by Yasunari Kawabata
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“Put your soul in the palm of my hand for me to look at, like a crystal jewel. I'll sketch it in words...”

Yasunari Kawabata

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 invites intimate examination of a soul, likening it to a precious crystal to be captured in words.

In simple terms: Soul examined like a crystal.

Key Takeaway

Seek deep understanding of inner self.

Themes

intimacy art perception

Mood

thoughtful poetic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • creative writing
  • therapy
  • mindfulness

Key Concepts

metaphor poetic expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does it mean to hold a soul?
  • How can words capture essence?
A Different Perspective

Risk of objectifying the soul.

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