Time Quote by Susanna Clarke
““He was sick of the noise and sight of so many people and determined to go quietly away, but it so happened that just at that moment the crowds about the door were particularly impenetrable; he was caught up in the current of people and carried away to quite another part of the room. Round and round he went like a dry leaf caught up in a drain; in one of these turns around the room he discovered a quiet corner near a window. A tall screen of carved ebony inlaid with mother-of-pearl half-hid - ah! what bliss was this! - a bookcase. Mr Norrell slipped behind the screen, took down John Npier's A Plaine Discouverie of the Whole Revelation of St John and began to read.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, Susanna Clarke, 2004
A character seeks solitude but is swept into chaos, eventually finding a hidden sanctuary where he can read peacefully.
In simple terms: Seeking peace amid chaos leads to unexpected refuge.
Key Takeaway
Find quiet moments in busy places.
Themes
solitude
chaos
discovery
literature
escape
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
literary
narrative
When to use this quote
- library
- crowded events
- personal retreat
- finding hidden spaces
Key Concepts
search for calm
unexpected refuge
reading as solace
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you create personal sanctuaries in noisy settings?
- What does the hidden bookcase symbolize?
A Different Perspective
Quiet corners may be hard to locate in frantic environments.
