Plains Faded Quote by David Grann
““Instead, the terrain looked like Nebraska—perpetual plains that faded into the horizon. When I asked Taukane where the forest was, he said, simply, “Gone.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Lost City of Z by David Grann, 2009
The landscape appears endless and empty, and when asked about hidden places, the answer is that they no longer exist.
In simple terms: The plains seem endless; the forest is gone.
Key Takeaway
Accept loss and move forward.
Themes
loss
illusion
search
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- travel
- exploration
- historical research
Key Concepts
impermanence
absence of myth
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you consider “gone” in your life?
- How do you cope with endless horizons?
A Different Perspective
The answer may reflect denial rather than truth.
