Dark water Quote by Paul Bowles
““How peaceful it was, with the light evening breeze stirring the small leaves of the grapevine that clustered around the electric bulb, making the shadows move and change on the yellow mat below. For a moment he pushed aside the thought of money. From time to time the dark water beside them rippled audibly, as if a tiny fish had come to the surface for an instant and then darted beneath. It was in peaceful moments such as this, his father had said, that men were given to know just a little of what paradise was like, so that they might yearn for it with all their soul,and strive during their time on earth to be worthy of going there.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Sheltering Sky, 1961
In fleeting quiet moments, one glimpses a hint of paradise, inspiring yearning and moral striving.
In simple terms: Quiet moments hint at paradise, urging yearning and effort.
Key Takeaway
Seek peace to inspire purpose.
Themes
peace
yearning
purpose
spirituality
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- evening contemplation
- personal meditation
- creative writing
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
transcendence
epiphany
reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- How can brief peace be turned into lasting purpose?
- What does “paradise” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
The feeling is fleeting and may not lead to lasting change.
