Blue sea Quote by Gertrude Stein
““I caught sight of a splendid Misses. She had handerchiefs and kisses. She had eyes and yellow shoes she had everything to choose and she chose me. In passing through France she wore a Chinese hat and so did I. In looking at the sun she read a map and so did I…. In loving the blue sea she had a pain. And so did I. In loving me she of necessity thought first. And so did I. How prettily we swim. Not in water. Not on land. But in love. How often do we need trees and hills. Not often. And how often do we need mountains. Not very often.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas by Gertrude Stein, 1933
A whimsical meditation on shared experiences, choices, and the fleeting nature of love, using surreal imagery of travel and nature.
In simple terms: Love is a shared, surreal journey.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the present, cherish shared moments.
Themes
love
surrealism
shared experience
choice
impermanence
Mood
playful
reflective
Type
literary
poetic
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- artistic collaboration
- travel memories
- creative writing
Key Concepts
existentialism
stream of consciousness
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “swim not in water” symbolize for you?
- How do shared choices shape intimacy?
A Different Perspective
The poetic style may obscure concrete meaning for some readers.
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