Autumn Quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald
““One autumn night, five years before, they had been walking down the street when the leaves were falling, and they came to a place where there were no trees and the sidewalk was white with moonlight. They stopped here and turned toward each other. Now it was a cool night with that mysterious excitement in it which comes at the two changes of the year.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Autumn Night”, unpublished manuscript, 1920s
A moonlit encounter evokes a mysterious, transitional excitement as seasons change.
In simple terms: Nighttime meeting feels magical during seasonal shift.
Key Takeaway
Embrace moments of change and mystery.
Themes
seasonal change
moonlight
romance
transformation
Mood
reflective
poetic
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- evening walks
- creative writing
- mindfulness practice
- seasonal festivals
Key Concepts
nostalgia
sensory imagery
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the moon symbolize for you?
- How do you feel during seasonal transitions?
A Different Perspective
The scene may romanticize fleeting moments, overlooking reality.
