Language Quote by Jeanne Hyvrard
““Here again are the words. My enchanters. My companions. Words winnowing the night. The stones of the wine-press. The blood of the hour-glass. Here again are the words. Companions of everything. Except hope. Words I can no longer silence. Words that bear on their brow the mark of their own need. Words that have been pouring over the bridge of my hands. For all the centuries I have kept the memory of them. For all the centuries I have been holding on to them.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown, author Jeanne Hyvrard
The speaker reflects on the relentless power of words, their weight, and the inability to silence them, spanning centuries of memory and hope.
In simple terms: Words are powerful, persistent, and cannot be silenced.
Key Takeaway
Listen to the impact of your words.
Themes
memory
language
hope
time
silence
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- Personal reflection
- writing
- public speaking
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
Existentialism
poetics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do your words shape your reality?
- Can silence be a form of resistance?
A Different Perspective
Words can overwhelm and trap us if not examined.
