Skip to content

Breaking-out Quote by Mervyn Peake

“Each day we live is a glass room Until we break it with the thrusting Of the spirit and pass through The splintered walls to the green pastures Where the birds and buds are breaking Into fabulous song and hue By the still waters. - Each Day We Live is a Glass Room” quote by Mervyn Peake
Download Open image
““Each day we live is a glass room Until we break it with the thrusting Of the spirit and pass through The splintered walls to the green pastures Where the birds and buds are breaking Into fabulous song and hue By the still waters. - Each Day We Live is a Glass Room ””

Mervyn Peake

About This Quote

Source Poem: “Each Day We Live is a Glass Room” by Mervyn Peake, 1960

Life is a fragile, transparent existence that only transforms when spirit breaks its constraints, leading to renewal and beauty.

In simple terms: Life changes when we break limits.

Key Takeaway

Embrace challenges to grow.

Themes

transformation spirituality renewal

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • creative block
  • spiritual awakening
  • artistic expression

Key Concepts

metaphor existentialism growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • What constraints are you ready to break?
  • How does breaking open lead to new possibilities?
A Different Perspective

Breaking limits may cause pain or loss of security.

2.8 out of 5 (10 ratings)

More by Mervyn Peake

Explore all 143 Mervyn Peake quotes

More Breaking-out quotes

Browse all 5 Breaking-out quotes