Peace Quote by Imants Ziedonis
““I beg for a moment of peace in this flicker, a moment of stopping, one moment of stillness. I beg not to feel these butterflies, not to see their color, not to hear their rustle, I beg not to feel. I beg not to not want them, nor to want – let them be, as they are, let me be, as I am. That I would not love them, for a moment I would not love them, for a moment they would blur for me, disappear and I would stay all alone. I beg for a single moment, to stay all alone – surrounded by butterflies, free without butterflies. Oh, I train my eyesight, so I wouldn’t see. I wake my ears, so I wouldn’t hear. And I beg for a name, that wouldn’t be called in a name. Say that I have silenced. Say that you have silenced. Say that it’s silent.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled, 1970s, Lithuanian literature
The speaker seeks absolute solitude, yearning to escape all sensory and social stimuli.
In simple terms: Desires a moment of complete silence and isolation.
Key Takeaway
Practice mindful disengagement.
Themes
solitude
silence
sensory overload
identity
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation retreats
- quiet rooms
- digital detox
- creative writing sessions
Key Concepts
existentialism
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you find balance between connection and silence?
- What sensory inputs calm you?
A Different Perspective
Complete isolation may be unattainable and harmful.
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