Learning Quote by Anna Kavan
““Their eyes met for a moment. And the glance that flickered between them had been a wordless message of understanding, the affirmation of a sympathetic secret alliance from which everyone else was excluded by natural law - the close mysterious blood-bond between two mutants, of which she had not yet heard. But, in some indescribable fashion, it had seemed, even then, that, obscurely, everything was already known and had been accepted, accepted finally and absolutely, in the depths of her unconscious self.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The House of Sleep by Anna Kavan, 1961
A silent, instinctive connection between two outcasts creates an unspoken pact that feels inevitable and deeply rooted in their subconscious.
In simple terms: A wordless bond forms between two misunderstood individuals.
Key Takeaway
Trust the intuition of hidden alliances.
Themes
connection
identity
secrecy
subconscious
mutual understanding
Mood
introspective
hopeful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- team building
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
psychology
instinct
social exclusion
Questions to Reflect On
- What unspoken agreements shape your relationships?
- How do hidden bonds influence group dynamics?
A Different Perspective
The bond may be idealized and overlook practical differences.
