Foreign language Quote by Jeanette Winterson
““Travellers at least have a choice. Those who set sail know that things will not be the same as at home. Explorers are prepared. But for us, who travel along the blood vessels, who come to the cities of the interior by chance, there is no preparation. We who were fluent find life is a foreign language. Somewhere between the swamp and the mountains. Somewhere between fear and sex. Somewhere between God and the Devil passion is and the way there is sudden and the way back is worse.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Passion by Jeanette Winterson, 1987
Explorers who venture beyond familiar grounds confront unfamiliar, intense experiences that blend fear, desire, and morality, revealing life's paradoxes.
In simple terms: Venturing beyond comfort brings intense, paradoxical experiences.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty and learn from contrast.
Themes
exploration
identity
paradox
desire
morality
Mood
introspective
conflicted
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- travel
- personal growth
- relationships
- spiritual quest
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you navigate fear and desire?
- What does “foreign language” symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
Uncertainty can lead to disorientation and moral ambiguity.
