Darkness Quote by Madeleine L'Engle
“It seemed to travel with her, to sweep her aloft in the power of song, so that she was moving in glory among the stars, and for a moment she, too, felt that the words Darkness and Light had no meaning, and only this melody was real.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Wrinkle in Time, 1962
Music can lift one beyond ordinary reality, making darkness and light seem irrelevant.
In simple terms: Music transcends ordinary meaning.
Key Takeaway
Seek transformative artistic experiences.
Themes
art
music
transcendence
Mood
reflective
poetic
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- concerts
- personal reflection
- creative writing
Key Concepts
aesthetic experience
spiritual uplift
Questions to Reflect On
- How does art change perception of reality?
- When does music feel most powerful?
A Different Perspective
Music may not always provide lasting meaning.
