Hollow Quote by James Joyce
““over the bowls of memory where every hollow holds a hallow””
About This Quote
Source Book: Ulysses by James Joyce, 1922
Memory is depicted as a series of empty vessels that paradoxically contain sacred emptiness, reflecting the paradox of recollection and loss.
In simple terms: Memory holds empty yet sacred spaces.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge the emptiness within memories.
Themes
memory
loss
paradox
reflection
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- psychological analysis
Key Concepts
existentialism
literary symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you experience emptiness in your own memories?
- What does “hallow” suggest about the value of forgotten moments?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may obscure concrete meaning for some readers.
