Hands Quote by Eleanor Hallowell Abbott
““Why, I've been all over the world, I tell you, and fairly loafed and lolled in every conceivable sort of ease and luxury, but the Soul of me—the wild, restless, breathless, discontented soul of me—never sat down before in all its life—I say, until my frightened hand cuddled into his broken one. I tell you I don't pretend to explain it, I don't pretend to account for it; all I know is—that smothering there under all that horrible wreckage and everything—the instant my hand went home to his, the most absolute sense of serenity and contentment went over me.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Soul of Me” by Eleanor Hallowell Abbott, 1915
A restless soul finds true peace only when united with a kindred spirit, ending its perpetual yearning for comfort.
In simple terms: Finding a soulmate ends restless searching.
Key Takeaway
Seek deep connection over fleeting comforts.
Themes
love
spirituality
longing
serenity
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- marriage
- deep friendships
- spiritual companionship
Key Concepts
existential yearning
union
inner peace
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true serenity feel like for you?
- Can connection replace material comfort?
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