Camels Quote by May Sarton
“A great silence has descended on me for the last six months. I am as silent as an Arab in the desert, as dry, thirsty, and full of wonder and rumours which do not materialize into camels or travellers at all, but just vanish into the silent spaces from where they came. I expect this is a good thing though it is extremely irritating - the brink of a voice and never a voice.”
About This Quote
Source Diary entry, 1970s
Prolonged creative silence feels both frustrating and fertile, hinting at untapped ideas that never fully materialize.
In simple terms: Silence can be both irritating and inspiring.
Key Takeaway
Embrace quiet to discover hidden insights.
Themes
creativity
solitude
frustration
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing retreats
- personal reflection
- creative blocks
Key Concepts
inner voice
latent ideas
artistic process
Questions to Reflect On
- What does your silence reveal about your desires?
- How can you turn quiet into productive thought?
A Different Perspective
Silence may mask underlying anxiety.
