Flickering Quote by Roberto Bolaño
![“[He] turned his back on the window, not knowing why he had gone to it, not knowing what he hoped to see, and just at that moment, when there was no one at the window any more and only a little lamp of colored glass at the back of the room flickering, it appeared.” quote by Roberto Bolaño](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/038/roberto-bola-o-725_flickering_he-turned-his-back-on-the-window-not-kno_3067486.jpg)
““[He] turned his back on the window, not knowing why he had gone to it, not knowing what he hoped to see, and just at that moment, when there was no one at the window any more and only a little lamp of colored glass at the back of the room flickering, it appeared.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: 2666, 2004
A character, drawn to a mysterious window, experiences an eerie, fleeting vision, symbolizing unknown desires.
In simple terms: Mystery and longing at a window.
Key Takeaway
Explore what draws you to unknowns.
Themes
mystery
longing
vision
Mood
curious
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- nighttime contemplation
- artistic inspiration
- personal introspection
Key Concepts
existential
surrealism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the window represent for you?
- Why are we drawn to unknowns?
A Different Perspective
Interpretation is subjective; may mislead.
![“He exuded wisdom-even the wisest...were pale, flickering candles next to the nourishing solar illumination of [his] insights.” quote by Aprilynne Pike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fc9/aprilynne-pike-4513_candles_he-exuded-wisdom-even-the-wisest-were-pa_78081.jpg)
