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“Shearwater sighed, like a whale in the night.” quote by Aldous Huxley
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““Shearwater sighed, like a whale in the night.””

Aldous Huxley

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Doors of Perception, 1954

The line evokes a deep, melancholy yearning, comparing a human sigh to a massive, solitary creature of the sea.

In simple terms: A sad sigh feels as big as a whale at night.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge and honor deep emotions.

Themes

loneliness yearning nature melancholy

Mood

reflective somber

Type

poetic literary

When to use this quote

  • nighttime reflection
  • grief processing
  • creative writing
  • meditative practice

Key Concepts

existentialism symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What inner longing does your sigh reveal?
  • How can you transform this melancholy into purpose?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may romanticize sorrow, making it harder to confront practical solutions.

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