Fountain Quote by André Breton
““We are in front of a fountain, whose jet she seems to be watching. 'Those are your thoughts and mine. Look where they all start from, how high they reach, and then how it's still prettier when they fall back. And then they dissolve immediately, driven back up with the same strength, then there's that broken spurt again, that fall ... and so on indefinitely.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Fountain of Thoughts”, 1932
Thoughts arise like water jets, rising high then falling, repeatedly dissolving and re‑emerging, illustrating the endless cycle of mental activity.
In simple terms: Thoughts are fleeting and constantly renewing.
Key Takeaway
Observe and accept the flow of thoughts.
Themes
mindfulness
creativity
impermanence
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- writing
- artistic brainstorming
- stress relief
Key Concepts
psychoanalysis
surrealism
cognitive cycles
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you notice the start of a thought?
- What helps you let thoughts fall away?
A Different Perspective
Thoughts can become overwhelming if unexamined.
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