Language Quote by Jeanette Winterson
““Words kept salted when they cannot be found fresh. Words kept fresh when they cannot be found clean. The words go deeper, far out of reach of vessels, blood vessels bursting, that thick humming in the head. To find the words, just out of reach, beyond my hand, the coral of it, the pearl of it, fish.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Passion by Jeanette Winterson, 1987
Language can become stale when overused and fresh when neglected; the search for authentic expression is a deep, sometimes painful, journey.
In simple terms: Finding true words is hard but rewarding.
Key Takeaway
Seek fresh, honest expression.
Themes
creativity
language
expression
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
poetic
When to use this quote
- writing
- therapy
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
existentialism
authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “fresh” language mean to you?
- How do you revive stagnant words?
A Different Perspective
Finding words may be exhausting and uncertain.
