Being Quote by Clarice Lispector
““Beyond thought I reach a state. I refuse to divide it up into words - and what I cannot and do not want to express ends up being the most secret of my secrets. I know that I'm scared of the moments in which I don't use thought and that's a momentary state that is difficult to reach, and which, entirely secret, no longer uses words with which thoughts are produce. Is not using words to lose your identity? is it getting lost in the harmful essential shadows?””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Hour of the Star, Clarice Lispector, 1977
The quote explores the tension between thought and language, suggesting that true experience may lie beyond words and that avoiding language can feel both liberating and frightening.
In simple terms: Beyond words lies a secret, scary state.
Key Takeaway
Embrace silence, but stay grounded.
Themes
identity
language
existence
fear
silence
Mood
introspective
anxious
curious
Type
philosophical
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative writing
- therapy
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
phenomenology
psychology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you navigate moments without language?
- What does silence reveal about self?
A Different Perspective
Words shape identity; losing them can cause disorientation.
