Marriage Quote by Rebecca Stead
““Mom says each of us has a veil between ourselves and the rest of the world, like a bride wears on her wedding day, except this kind of veil is invisible. We walk around happily with these invisible veils hanging down over our faces. The world is kind of blurry, and we like it that way. But sometimes our veils are pushed away for a few moments, like there's a wind blowing it from our faces. And when the veil lifts, we can see the world as it really is, just for those few seconds before it settles down again. We see all the beauty, and cruelty, and sadness, and love. But mostly we are happy not to. Some people learn to lift the veil themselves. Then they don't have to depend on the wind anymore.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Invisible Veil by Rebecca Stead, 2022
We all wear invisible barriers that distort perception; moments of clarity reveal harsh truths, yet many avoid them.
In simple terms: We see distorted world, occasional clarity shows reality.
Key Takeaway
Seek moments of clarity, confront reality.
Themes
perception
truth
avoidance
self-awareness
Mood
reflective
melancholy
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- mental health
- relationships
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
psychology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What veils are you willing to lift?
- How does confronting reality affect happiness?
A Different Perspective
Clarity can be fleeting and painful, leading to denial.
![“[she used to say that] each of us has a veil between ourselves and the rest of the world – like a bride wears on her wedding day—except this kind of veil is invisible. we walk around happily with these invisible veils hanging down over our faces. the world is kind of blurry. we like it that way…” quote by Rebecca Stead](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6c9/rebecca-stead-11010_marriage_she-used-to-say-that-each-of-us-has-a-ve_1078243.jpg)
![“The Quran says nothing about the veil, except for an injunction to veil the bosom, which is obvious. As for the face, Muhammad's wife Khadijeh never wore the veil, nor did the other wives of the Prophet after Khadijeh died. [...] The ulema have twisted the Quran with their hadith, always twisting…” quote by Kim Stanley Robinson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4a0/kim-stanley-robinson-2148_bosoms_the-quran-says-nothing-about-the-veil-ex_297158.jpg)
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
