Bird Quote by Clarice Lispector
“I hear the mad song of a little bird and crush butterflies between my fingers.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Hour of the Star, 1977
The line juxtaposes delicate listening with violent action, reflecting inner conflict and the fragility of beauty.
In simple terms: Listening to beauty while harming it.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and protect delicate moments.
Themes
beauty
violence
inner conflict
fragility
Mood
melancholy
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- artistic creation
- environmental stewardship
- mental health therapy
Key Concepts
psychology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the bird symbolize?
- How can we balance appreciation and preservation?
A Different Perspective
The contrast may romanticize destructive impulses.
![“I always loved those little creatures [hummingbird], always feel blessed when they appear nearby. There's a magical quality to them. I finally put one in a song.” quote by Leonard Cohen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a5d/leonard-cohen-448_animals_i-always-loved-those-little-creatures-hu_2880211.jpg)
