Language Quote by Katherine Ewell
““Volatile repose. The words just kept occurring to me. It was a perfect description of me -quiet, calm, but on the edge of something vast and dark and dangerous and explosive.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled by Katherine Ewell, 2021
A calm exterior can hide intense, potentially dangerous inner forces.
In simple terms: Quietness may conceal powerful emotions.
Recognize and channel inner tension.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- personal reflection
- meditation
- stress management
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner forces drive you?
- How do you safely express intense emotions?
Quietness may be misinterpreted as passivity.