Driftwood Quote by T.H. White
““It was at the outskirts of the world that the Old Things accumulated, like driftwood round the edges of the sea. ("The Troll")””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Once and Future King by T.H. White, 1958
The edge of the known world gathers forgotten relics, symbolizing how the unknown holds hidden treasures.
In simple terms: The fringe holds old things.
Key Takeaway
Explore boundaries to discover value.
Themes
exploration
history
myth
discovery
Mood
curious
inspired
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- archaeology
- creative writing
- travel to new places
- collecting antiques
Key Concepts
liminality
accumulation
nostalgia
Questions to Reflect On
- What “old things” lie at your personal horizons?
- How can you honor the past while moving forward?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may be too abstract for practical use.
