Blue Quote by James Joyce
“Our souls, shamewounded by our sins, cling to us yet more, a woman to her lover clinging, the more the more. She trusts me, her hand gentle, the longlashed eyes. Now where the blue hell am I bringing her beyond the veil? Into the ineluctable modality of the ineluctable visuality. She, she, she. What she?”
About This Quote
Source Book: Finnegans Wake by James Joyce, 1939
A soul burdened by guilt clings to another, seeking redemption, but the speaker feels trapped in an inevitable, visual reality beyond comprehension.
In simple terms: Guilty souls cling, seeking redemption, but feel trapped in an inescapable vision.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and release guilt to see beyond illusion.
Themes
guilt
redemption
illusion
destiny
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- confession
- spiritual crisis
- artistic creation
- personal introspection
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
literary symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does guilt shape your relationships?
- Can you imagine a life beyond self‑imposed limits?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may obscure practical steps for healing.
