Bowls Quote by J. Ruth Gendler
““Pleasure is wild and sweet. She likes purple flowers. She loves the sun and the wind and the night sky. She carries a silver bowl full of liquid moonlight. She has a cat named Midnight with stars on his paws. Many people mistrust Pleasure, and even more misunderstand her. For a long time I could barely stand to be in ...the same room with her...””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Pleasure” published 2020, literary magazine
Pleasure is portrayed as a whimsical, misunderstood being, both alluring and feared by many.
In simple terms: Pleasure is beautiful yet misunderstood.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the complexity of joy.
Themes
joy
misunderstanding
beauty
Mood
dreamy
introspective
Type
poetic
lyaphorical
When to use this quote
- art appreciation
- mental health
- creative writing
Key Concepts
mythic symbolism
personification
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we fear pleasure?
- How can we appreciate its depth?
A Different Perspective
Pleasure can be unsettling for some.
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