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“Her mind lives tidily, apart from cold and noise and pain. And bolts the door against her heart, out wailing in the rain.” quote by Dorothy Parker
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“Her mind lives tidily, apart from cold and noise and pain. And bolts the door against her heart, out wailing in the rain.”

Dorothy Parker

About This Quote

Source Poem: Collected Poems, 1933

She isolates her mind from harsh emotions, shielding herself from pain.

In simple terms: She keeps her mind separate from suffering.

Key Takeaway

Protect your mind from unnecessary pain.

Themes

isolation emotion self‑protection

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

literary poetic

When to use this quote

  • personal boundaries
  • creative work
  • emotional health

Key Concepts

psychology literary

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does emotional shielding affect creativity?
  • Is complete isolation healthy?
A Different Perspective

She may miss deep connections by over‑shielding.

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