Emotion Quote by E.M. Forster
““A slow nature such as Maurice's appears insensitive, for it needs time even to feel. Its instinct is to assume that nothing either for good or evil has happened, and to resist the invader. Once gripped, it feels acutely, and its sensations in love are particularly profound. Given time, it can know and impart ecstasy; given time, it can sink to the heart of Hell.””
About This Quote
Source novel: A Passage to India, 1924
Describes a patient, detached temperament that, given time, can experience deep love or profound despair.
In simple terms: Slow nature feels everything intensely over time.
Key Takeaway
Allow time for feelings to develop.
Themes
patience
empathy
intensity
Mood
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- long‑term relationships
- grieving processes
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
existentialism
emotional depth
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “slow nature” mean to you?
- How does patience affect emotional intensity?
A Different Perspective
Time may not heal all wounds.
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