Language Quote by H.D
““I have tasted words, I have seen them. Never had her hands reached out in darkness and felt the texture of pure marble, never had her forehead bent forward and, as against a stone altar, felt safety. I am now saved. Her mind could not then so specifically have seen it, could not have said, "Now I will reveal myself in words, words may now supercede a scheme of mathematical-biological definition. Words may be my heritage and with words...A lady will be set back in the sky…there was hope in a block of unsubstantiated marble, words could carve and set up solid altars...Thought followed the wing that beat its silver into seven-branched larch boughs.””
About This Quote
The speaker reflects on the transformative power of words, likening them to marble and altars that give shape and safety
In simple terms: Words shape reality and provide sanctuary
Key Takeaway
Recognize words as tools for creation and healing
Themes
creativity
language
spirituality
transformation
hope
Mood
reflective
hopeful
philosophical
Type
poetic
metaphorical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing
- personal revelation
- spiritual awakening
- intellectual exploration
Key Concepts
metaphor
alchemy
faith
artistic expression
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the marble symbolize?
- How can words become a solid foundation?
A Different Perspective
Words alone cannot replace lived experience or tangible action
