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I'll always be happy if they'd leave me alone in that…

“I'll always be happy if they'd leave me alone in that delightful and unknown furthest corner, apart from struggles, putrefactions and nonsense; the ultimate corner of sugar and toast, where the mermaids catch the branches of the willows and the heart opens to a flute's sharpness.” quote by Federico Garcia Lorca
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“I'll always be happy if they'd leave me alone in that delightful and unknown furthest corner, apart from struggles, putrefactions and nonsense; the ultimate corner of sugar and toast, where the mermaids catch the branches of the willows and the heart opens to a flute's sharpness.”

Federico Garcia Lorca

About This Quote

Source Poem: Unnamed, early 20th century Spanish poetry

A surreal longing for an isolated, pure sanctuary away from life's hardships, expressed through vivid, dreamlike imagery.

In simple terms: Desire for a peaceful, untouched place.

Key Takeaway

Seek moments of calm away from chaos.

Themes

escape peace surrealism longing

Mood

tranquil hopeful

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • creative writing
  • personal retreat
  • visual art

Key Concepts

inner sanctuary dreamscape purity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does your “sweet corner” look like?
  • How can you create brief escapes in daily life?
A Different Perspective

Such idealized refuge may be unattainable in reality.

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