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Living things Quote by Flann O'Brien

“Whichever day it was, it was a gently day - mild, magical and innocent with great sailing of white cloud serene and impregnable in the high sky, moving along like kingly swans on quiet water. The sun was in the neighbourhood also, distributing his enchantment unobtrusively, colouring the sides of…” quote by Flann O'Brien
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““Whichever day it was, it was a gently day - mild, magical and innocent with great sailing of white cloud serene and impregnable in the high sky, moving along like kingly swans on quiet water. The sun was in the neighbourhood also, distributing his enchantment unobtrusively, colouring the sides of things that were unalive and livening the hearts of living things.””

Flann O'Brien

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Third Policeman, 1967

Describes a serene, magical day filled with gentle beauty and uplifting atmosphere.

In simple terms: A calm, beautiful day lifts spirits.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate simple, peaceful moments.

Themes

nature beauty tranquility joy

Mood

peaceful reflective

Type

descriptive poetic

When to use this quote

  • walking in nature
  • reading poetry
  • meditation
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

aesthetic appreciation mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What details make this scene feel magical?
  • How can you find similar calm today?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize reality, ignoring hardships.

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