Air Quote by Guy de Maupassant
“I told myself 'Everything is a being! The shout that passes into the air is an entity like an animal, since it is born, produces a movement, and is again transformed, in order to die. So the fearful mind that believes in incorporeal beings is not wrong. What are they?”
About This Quote
Source Short Story: "The Serpent" by Guy de Maupassant, 1885
Everything is an entity that lives, moves, and dies, including sounds; belief in non‑physical beings is understandable.
In simple terms: All things, even sounds, have life‑like cycles.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the vitality in all phenomena.
Themes
philosophy
existence
perception
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- nature observation
- spiritual contemplation
- scientific inquiry
Key Concepts
metaphysics
animism
Questions to Reflect On
- What “entities” do you notice daily?
- How do you differentiate between literal and metaphorical beings?
A Different Perspective
Treating abstract concepts as entities may oversimplify complex ideas.
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