Old age Quote by Lawrence Durrell
““Minds dismembered by their sexual part’ Balthazar had said once ‘never find peace until old age and failing power as persuade them that silence and quietness are not hostile.””
About This Quote
Sexual impulses disrupt peace, and only in old age or weakened power can silence be accepted, suggesting conflict between desire and tranquility.
In simple terms: Desire disrupts peace; silence is rare.
Key Takeaway
Seek inner calm despite desire.
Themes
desire
peace
silence
Mood
introspective
philosophical
Type
melancholic
contemplative
When to use this quote
- aging
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
psychology
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- How do desires affect inner peace?
- Can silence be achieved without aging?
