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Death Quote by Elizabeth von Arnim

“In the evening, when everything is tired and quiet, I sit with Walt Whitman by the rose beds and listen to what that lonely and beautiful spirit has to tell me of night, sleep, death, and the stars. This dusky, silent hour is his; and this is the time when I can best hear the beatings of that most…” quote by Elizabeth von Arnim
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““In the evening, when everything is tired and quiet, I sit with Walt Whitman by the rose beds and listen to what that lonely and beautiful spirit has to tell me of night, sleep, death, and the stars. This dusky, silent hour is his; and this is the time when I can best hear the beatings of that most tender and generous heart.””

Elizabeth von Arnim

About This Quote

Source Short story: “The Enchanted Garden”, early 20th century collection

The narrator finds solace and inspiration in a quiet evening, listening to nature’s whispers about profound themes like life and death.

In simple terms: Evening quiet brings deep insight.

Key Takeaway

Seek quiet moments for reflection.

Themes

solace nature reflection

Mood

peaceful introspective

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • evening walks
  • meditation
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

literature spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the night reveal to you?
  • How can you create a personal quiet space?
A Different Perspective

Quiet may not be accessible to everyone; external noise can disrupt.

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