Dark side Quote by Janet Frame
““Both formality and dinner forgotten we sat on the floor of the little library, choosing. Sometimes Dr Portman read passages aloud and turned his own memories with their dark side to face the light. And it was late afternoon when, with a headache of happiness, I returned to the ward. And from that day I felt in myself a reserve of warmth from which I could help myself, like coal from the cellar on a winter’s day, if the snow came or if the frost fell in the night to blacken the flowers and wither the new fruit.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Shelf Life of a Book, 1975
A quiet moment of shared reading creates inner warmth that sustains us through hardship.
In simple terms: Reading together builds inner strength.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate shared quiet moments.
Themes
comfort
resilience
memory
healing
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- hospital ward
- library reading
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
psychology
literature
empathy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you create similar warmth in daily life?
- What memories do you cherish in difficult times?
A Different Perspective
Inner warmth may fade without ongoing practice.
