Black Quote by Mervyn Peake
“As I see it, life is an effort to grip before they slip through one's fingers and slide into oblivion, the startling, the ghastly or the blindingly exquisite fish of the imagination before they whip away on the endless current and are lost for ever in oblivion's black ocean.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Gormenghast, 1946
Life’s fleeting moments slip away like vivid, elusive fish in imagination
In simple terms: Moments are fleeting and must be grasped
Cherish vivid experiences before they fade
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- personal reflection
- mindfulness
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What fleeting moments do you wish you could keep?
- How do you stay present amid life’s flow?
Not all moments can be captured or held