Backgrounds Quote by Susanna Tamaro
“The only master that exists, the only one that's true and believable is your own conscience. To find it you have to stand in silence-alone and in silence-you have to stand on the naked earth, naked yourself and with nothing around you, as if you were already dead. You don't hear anything at first; the only thing you feel is terror, but then you begin to hear a voice, away in the background, far off; it's a calm voice, and maybe its banality gets on your nerves to begin with.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Little Prince, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, 1943
Finding truth lies in confronting inner silence, stripping away external comforts to hear the quiet, honest voice within.
In simple terms: Truth is found in silence and self‑stripping.
Key Takeaway
Embrace solitude to hear your inner guide.
Themes
self‑discovery
inner truth
solitude
spirituality
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation retreats
- solo travel
- creative writing
- grief processing
Key Concepts
consciousness
existential honesty
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate fear from inner guidance?
- What practices help you settle into silence?
A Different Perspective
Silence can amplify fear, making inner voice hard to discern.
