Fitness Quote by Toni Morrison
“Lay my head on the railroad line. Train come along; pacify my mind.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unpublished lyric, Toni Morrison, 1990
Seeking escape from mental turmoil through surrender to an inevitable, calming force.
In simple terms: Finding peace by letting go.
Allow yourself to be still and healed.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- stress relief
- grief processing
- creative expression
- meditation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does surrender become avoidance?
- How can one find calm without self‑harm?
Risk of romanticizing self‑destruction; literal interpretation may be harmful.