Code Quote by Dylan Thomas
“I learnt the verbs of will, and had my secret; The code of night tapped on my tongue; What had been one was many sounding minded.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Code of Night”, 1934
The speaker learns to will, secret knowledge emerges, and multiplicity replaces singularity.
In simple terms: Learning will reveals hidden, many‑sounding thoughts.
Explore inner multiplicity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- meditation
- self‑exploration
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “code of night” symbolize?
- How does multiplicity affect self‑identity?
Complex symbolism may obscure clear meaning.