Hospitality Quote by Paul Auster
“I never would have thought of that word, "hospitality." I settle into the rhythm of my steps.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The New York Trilogy, 1985
The speaker reflects on discovering unexpected meanings in everyday words, emphasizing how routine can reveal new perspectives.
In simple terms: Every words can hold hidden meanings.
Key Takeaway
Notice subtle nuances in daily life.
Themes
language
perception
routine
Mood
contemplative
curious
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- walking meditation
- creative writing
- learning new vocabulary
- mindful observation
Key Concepts
semantics
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you find fresh meaning in familiar terms?
- What routines reveal hidden insights?
A Different Perspective
The insight may be fleeting without deeper contemplation.
![“If you look into the mirror, you see that [every part of you] belongs there and you belong there, as you are. You begin to realize that you have a perfect right to be in this universe, to be this way, and you see that there is a basic hospitality that this world provides to you. You have looked…” quote by Chogyam Trungpa](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/17c/chogyam-trungpa-1373_apologizing_if-you-look-into-the-mirror-you-see-that_86412.jpg)
![“I look forward to hosting Prime Minister Lee [Hsien Loong], whose friendship and partnership I appreciate very much and with whom I've worked throughout my administration. This will also be an opportunity for me to reciprocate the hospitality that the Prime Minister and the people of Singapore…” quote by Barack Obama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ae9/barack-obama-17_administration_i-look-forward-to-hosting-prime-minister_80772.jpg)
