Mattered Quote by Shirley Hazzard
![“It mattered to us both to have some point of reference in that strange place, some means of attesting to the effect it had on us. [p. 87]” quote by Shirley Hazzard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/979/shirley-hazzard-9123_mattered_it-mattered-to-us-both-to-have-some-poin_2634379.jpg)
““It mattered to us both to have some point of reference in that strange place, some means of attesting to the effect it had on us. [p. 87]””
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Transit of Venus", 1980
Finding reference points in unfamiliar places helps us understand and process experiences.
In simple terms: Reference points aid understanding.
Key Takeaway
Seek anchors.
Themes
exploration
orientation
meaning
Mood
contemplative
poetic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- travel
- new environments
- personal growth
Key Concepts
reference points
strange places
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you create meaning in new settings?
- What anchors help you navigate uncertainty?
A Different Perspective
Anchors may limit openness.
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![“But that's a way to go on loving--a place, or a person. To miss it. In fact, to go away, to put yourself in the state of missing, is sometimes the simplest way to preserve love. [p. 56]” quote by Shirley Hazzard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0c8/shirley-hazzard-9123_away_but-that-s-a-way-to-go-on-loving-a-place_217052.jpg)
![“I said, "Some people do know more than others. That contributes to the impression that someone, somewhere,knows the whole thing." [p. 38]” quote by Shirley Hazzard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b33/shirley-hazzard-9123_people-know_i-said-some-people-do-know-more-than-oth_287729.jpg)
