First snow Quote by Earnest Hemingway
““And then instead of going on to Arusha they turned left, he evidently figured that they had the gas, and looking down he saw a pink sifting cloud, moving over the ground, and in the air, like the first snow in a blizzard, that comes from nowhere, and he knew the locusts were coming up from the South. Then they began to climb and they were going to the East it seemed, and then it darkened and they were in a storm, the rain so thick it seemed like flying through a water- fall, and then they were out and Compie turned his head and grinned and pointed and there, ahead, all he could see, as wide as all the world, great, high, and unbelievably white in the sun, was the square top of Kilimanjaro””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway, 1926
The narrator describes a vivid, chaotic journey through stormy landscapes, culminating in the awe‑inspiring sight of Kilimanjaro’s snow‑capped summit.
In simple terms: A dramatic trek ends with a breathtaking mountain view.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the unexpected and keep moving forward.
Themes
adventure
nature
perseverance
wonder
challenge
Mood
awe
excitement
reflective
Type
narrative
descriptive
inspirational
When to use this quote
- travel
- exploration
- mountaineering
- overcoming obstacles
Key Concepts
existential awe
human resilience
nature’s grandeur
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond when a journey turns chaotic?
- What does the mountain symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
The description may romanticize hardship, glossing over real danger.
