Looking Around Quote by Daphne du Maurier
““We went back into the drawing room. The evening had passes pleasantly enough, heaven knows, but I was glad that they had gone and the house was silent once again. She must have had the same thought, for she stood a moment, looking around her in the drawing room, she said, 'I love the stillness of a room, after a party. The chairs are moved, the cushions disarranged, everything is there to show that people enjoyed themselves; and one comes back to the empty room happy that it's over, happy to relax and say, "Now we are alone again." Ambrose used to say to me in Florence that it was worth the tedium of visitors to experience the pleasure of their going, He was so right.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier, 1938
People find comfort in the quiet after social gatherings, appreciating the contrast between noise and calm.
In simple terms: Quiet after a party feels soothing.
Key Takeaway
Value moments of calm.
Themes
comfort
reflection
solitude
Mood
contemplative
peaceful
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- post‑party relaxation
- homecoming
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
social dynamics
psychology
environment
Questions to Reflect On
- How does silence affect your mood after events?
- What do you cherish about empty spaces?
A Different Perspective
Some may find silence unsettling rather than soothing.
