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Calm Quote by Richard Llewellyn

“So I kissed her, and went out, and up on top of the mountain to have peace, for I had a grudge that was savage with heat against everybody, and only up on top there, where it was green, and high, and blue, and quiet, with only the winds to come at you, was a place of rest, where the unkindness of…” quote by Richard Llewellyn
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““So I kissed her, and went out, and up on top of the mountain to have peace, for I had a grudge that was savage with heat against everybody, and only up on top there, where it was green, and high, and blue, and quiet, with only the winds to come at you, was a place of rest, where the unkindness of man for man could be forgotten, and I could wait for God to send calm and wisdom, and O, a blessed ease.””

Richard Llewellyn

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein, 1966

The narrator finds peace on a mountain, escaping human hostility and seeking divine calm amidst nature.

In simple terms: Finding peace in nature away from human cruelty.

Key Takeaway

Seek solitude in nature for clarity.

Themes

solitude nature spirituality conflict peace

Mood

reflective calm hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • mountain retreats
  • meditation
  • spiritual reflection
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

existentialism transcendence nature therapy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does nature help you process anger?
  • What inner conflicts persist despite peaceful settings?
A Different Perspective

Nature cannot erase all inner turmoil; personal work remains.

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