Lovely eyes Quote by Elizabeth Goudge
““Hugh Anthony, in his new nautical overcoat with brass buttons, neither knew nor cared what he looked like, but was comforted in his heated state by a whistle on a white cord. For years he had been telling his grandparents that a whistle should always accompany marine attire and now at last, just in time for the festival, this remark had sunk in. With his lovely eyes fixed on the altar and an expression of great spiritual beauty on his face he was wondering just when to blow the whistle. Should he accompany the last hymn on it or should he blow one shrill blast in the middle of the Dean's sermon? It was difficult to decide. He must, as Grandfather said one should, wait and be guided.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Little White Horse, 1946
A character wrestles with tradition versus personal intuition, seeking guidance from ancestral advice before making a symbolic decision.
In simple terms: Choosing between duty and personal feeling requires inner guidance.
Key Takeaway
Listen to inner wisdom before acting.
Themes
tradition
intuition
decision
spirituality
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- festival ceremony
- family gathering
- personal rite of passage
Key Concepts
symbolic objects
ancestral guidance
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the whistle represent for you?
- How do you balance tradition with personal insight?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on symbols can distract from authentic choice.
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