Description Quote by Dorothy Dunnett
““At the edge of the still, dark pool that was the sea, at the brimming edge of freedom where no boat was to be seen, she spoke the first words of the few they were to exchange. ‘I cannot swim. You know it?” In the dark she saw the flash of his smile. ‘Trust me.’ And he drew her with a strong hand until the green phosphorescence beaded her ankles, and deeper, and deeper, until the thick milk-warm water, almost unfelt, was up to her waist. She heard him swear feelingly to himself as the salt water searched out, discovered his burns. Then with a rustle she saw his pale head sink back into the quiet sea and at the same moment she was gripped and drawn after him, her face to the stars, drawn through the tides with the sea lapping like her lost hair at her cheeks, the drive of his body beneath her pulling them both from the shore. They were launched on the long journey towards the slim shape, black against glossy black, which was the brigantine, with Thompson on board.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: King Here of the,, 1994
A woman learns to trust a mysterious guide, surrendering to the unknown depths of the sea and her own vulnerability.
In simple terms: Trusting a guide leads into deep transformation.
Key Takeaway
Embrace trust, even in darkness.
Themes
trust
vulnerability
transformation
journey
Mood
intense
lyantic
mysterious
Type
narrative
literary
poetic
When to use this quote
- deep sea immersion
- emotional healing
- overcoming fear
- intimate partnership
- ritual initiation
Key Concepts
psychology
mythic archetype
spiritual surrender
Questions to Reflect On
- What does surrendering to the unknown reveal about yourself?
- How can you discern safe trust?
A Different Perspective
Trust can be risky when the guide’s motives are unclear.
