Beaten Quote by Susan Mitchell
“It's possible to keep drawing this moment out, any moment, hammering it thinner and thinner like beaten gold, like iced chablis, whipping it, whipping it to cheap perfume, each word blown to aneurysm.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "A Moment" by Susan Mitchell, 2002
Prolonging a moment can erode its intensity, turning it into something cheap and overworked.
In simple terms: Stretching a moment can make it lose value.
Key Takeaway
Value moments without overextending them.
Themes
time
experience
artistry
Mood
reflective
artistic
Type
poetic
critical
When to use this quote
- performance art
- writing
- public speaking
- mindful living
Key Concepts
impermanence
overanalysis
creative process
Questions to Reflect On
- When do you let a moment end?
- How does overanalysis affect creativity?
A Different Perspective
Overextension may lead to loss of authenticity.
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