Afternoon sun Quote by Bess Streeter Aldrich
““There are many memories. but I'll tell you the one I like to think of best of all. It's just a homely everyday thing, but to me it is the happiest of them all. It is evening time here in the old house and the supper is cooking and the table is set for the whole family. It hurts a mother, Laura, when the plates begin to be taken away one by one. First there are seven and then six and then five...and on down to a single plate. So I like to think of the table set for the whole family at supper time. The robins are singing in the cottonwoods and the late afternoon sun is shining across the floor... The children are playing out in the yard. I can hear their voices and happy laughter. There isn't much to that memory is there? Out of a lifetime of experiences you would hardly expect that to be the one I would choose as the happiest, would you? But it is.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The House of the Seven Gables” by Bess Streeter Aldrich, 1915
A simple family dinner scene evokes deep happiness, showing ordinary moments can hold profound emotional value.
In simple terms: Every moments can be the happiest memory.
Key Takeaway
Cherish everyday moments.
Themes
family
nostalgia
contentment
Mood
warm
reflective
Type
personal
nostalgic
When to use this quote
- family dinner
- sunset
- children playing
- reflection on life
Key Concepts
memory
home
simplicity
Questions to Reflect On
- What everyday moment brings you unexpected joy?
- How does nostalgia shape your present?
A Different Perspective
May overlook challenges behind the happiness.
