Away Quote by John Updike
“Away, away, from men and towns, To the wild wood and the downs To the silent wilderness Where the soul need not repress Its music lest it should not find An echo in another's mind.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Wild Wood", 1965
The speaker longs for solitude in nature, away from society, to let the inner self express freely without judgment.
In simple terms: Seeking nature’s quiet to let inner music be heard.
Key Takeaway
Find quiet places to hear your inner voice.
Themes
solitude
nature
self‑expression
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- retreats
- writing sessions
- meditation
- hiking
Key Concepts
inner music
creative freedom
Questions to Reflect On
- What does solitude allow you to hear?
- How can you balance social life and inner needs?
A Different Perspective
Society may view withdrawal as avoidance.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
