First meet Quote by Ethel Wilson
““A first meeting. A meeting in the desert, a meeting at sea, meeting in the city, meeting at night, meeting at a grave, meeting in the sunshine beside the forest, beside water. Human beings meet, yet the meetings are not the same. Meeting partakes in its very essence not only of the persons but of the place of meeting. And that essence of place remains, and colours, faintly, the association, perhaps forever. Ethel Wilson, Swamp Angel. Toronto: McClelland and Stewart, 1990 (page 95).””
About This Quote
Source Book: Swamp Angel by Ethel Wilson, 1990
Meetings are shaped by both people and places, giving each encounter a unique, lasting character.
In simple terms: Place matters in every meeting.
Key Takeaway
Notice how setting influences your interactions.
Themes
relationships
place
identity
memory
context
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
poetic
Type
literary
observational
When to use this quote
- travel
- family gatherings
- business negotiations
- rituals
- memorials
Key Concepts
environmental psychology
social geography
Questions to Reflect On
- How does the setting change your perception of a person?
- Can a meeting be the same in different places?
A Different Perspective
The quote may romanticize place, overlooking personal agency.
