Ends Quote by Anonymous
“Slowly, quietly, like snow-flakes—like the small flakes that come when it is going to snow all night —little flakes of me, my impressions, my selections, are settling down on the image of her. The real shape wil be quite hidden in the end.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown author, likely contemporary free verse
The speaker likens their subtle thoughts and impressions to gentle snowflakes that accumulate on a woman's image, suggesting that her true nature remains concealed beneath these layers.
In simple terms: Thoughts settle like snow, hiding the real self.
Key Takeaway
Recognize that surface impressions may obscure deeper truth.
Themes
perception
identity
subtlety
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- art critique
- relationship dynamics
Key Concepts
metaphor
layering
Questions to Reflect On
- How do your own 'snowflakes' affect your view of others?
- What lies beneath the surface?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may over‑romanticize, losing clarity.
