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Art Quote by Diane Setterfield

“Art, its completeness, its formedness, its finishedness, had no power to console. Words on the other hand, were a lifeline. They left their hushed rhythm behind, a counter to the slow in and out of Emmeline's breathing.” quote by Diane Setterfield
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“Art, its completeness, its formedness, its finishedness, had no power to console. Words on the other hand, were a lifeline. They left their hushed rhythm behind, a counter to the slow in and out of Emmeline's breathing.”

Diane Setterfield

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield, 2006

Words can rescue where reality fails, offering connection and meaning.

In simple terms: Words help when life feels empty.

Key Takeaway

Seek expression through writing or conversation.

Themes

expression solace language

Mood

thoughtful hopeful

Type

emotional literary

When to use this quote

  • grief
  • creative block
  • loneliness

Key Concepts

literature psychology healing

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you turn words into action?
  • What silence are you trying to fill?
A Different Perspective

Words alone may not solve practical problems.

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