Computers Quote by Aldous Huxley
““Shut lips, sleeping faces, Every stopped machine, The dumb and littered places Where crowds have been:. All silences rejoice, Weep (loudly or low), Speak-but with the voice Of whom, I do not know.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled, likely from a collection of Huxley’s experimental verses, early 20th century
The poem reflects on the eerie stillness of abandoned places and the hidden voices that linger in silence.
In simple terms: Empty places hold unseen sounds.
Key Takeaway
Listen for quiet truths.
Themes
silence
abandonment
memory
voice
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- exploring ruins
- urban photography
- creative writing
- meditation
Key Concepts
existentialism
urban decay
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does silence reveal about us?
- How do we hear the unheard?
A Different Perspective
The poem romanticizes decay, ignoring potential danger or trauma.
