--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Deep within her eyes, in the always…" description: "\"“Deep within her eyes, in the always bottomless depths, there was a spring. And, ever so faintly, a light. The light of life, I thought. Someday it wil..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/461/haruki-murakami-21_life_deep-within-her-eyes-in-the-always-botto_599163.jpg" --- # Deep within her eyes, in the always bottomless depths… ![“Deep within her eyes, in the always bottomless depths, there was a spring. And, ever so faintly, a light. The light of life, I thought. Someday it will be extinguished, but for now the light is there. She smiled at me. The usual small creases formed at the corners of her eyes. I kissed those tiny…” quote by Haruki Murakami](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/461/haruki-murakami-21_life_deep-within-her-eyes-in-the-always-botto_599163.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/461/haruki-murakami-21_life_deep-within-her-eyes-in-the-always-botto_599163.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/461/haruki-murakami-21_life_deep-within-her-eyes-in-the-always-botto_599163.jpg) > ““Deep within her eyes, in the always bottomless depths, there was a spring. And, ever so faintly, a light. The light of life, I thought. Someday it will be extinguished, but for now the light is there. She smiled at me. The usual small creases formed at the corners of her eyes. I kissed those tiny lines.”” [Haruki Murakami](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/haruki-murakami/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. She possesses an inner light and depth that draws affection despite impermanence. **In simple terms:** Inner beauty shines despite fleeting life. Key Takeaway Appreciate subtle, transient moments. Themes beauty impermanence connection Mood nostalgic poetic Type literary inspirational When to use this quote - relationships - artistic inspiration - mindfulness - grief coping Key Concepts Romanticism transience Questions to Reflect On - How do you notice subtle beauty? - What does the light symbolize for you? 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