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Beauty Quote by L.M. Montgomery

“It had always seemed to Emily, ever since she could remember, that she was very, very near to a world of wonderful beauty. Between it and herself hung only a thin curtain; she could never draw the curtain aside-- but sometimes, just for a moment, a wind fluttered it and then it was as if she…” quote by L.M. Montgomery
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““It had always seemed to Emily, ever since she could remember, that she was very, very near to a world of wonderful beauty. Between it and herself hung only a thin curtain; she could never draw the curtain aside-- but sometimes, just for a moment, a wind fluttered it and then it was as if she caught a glimpse of the enchanting realm beyond-- only a glimpse-- and heard a note of unearthly music.””

L.M. Montgomery

About This Quote

Source Novel: Emily of New Moon, 1923

Emily senses a thin veil between her world and a beautiful, mysterious realm, hinting at longing for transcendence.

In simple terms: Emily feels close to a magical world.

Key Takeaway

Allow imagination to inspire wonder.

Themes

imagination longing beauty music spirituality

Mood

contemplative dreamy

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • creative writing
  • artistic inspiration
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

aesthetic appreciation inner yearning transcendence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the curtain symbolize for you?
  • How does music affect your perception of beauty?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize escape over reality.

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