Breeze Quote by Toni Morrison
“they ran in the sunlight, creating their own breeze which pressed their dresses into their damp skin. Reaching a kind of square of four locked trees which promised cooling; they flung themselves into the shade to taste their lip sweat and contemplate the wildness that had come upon them so suddenly”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Song of Solomon, Toni Morrison, 1977
A vivid scene of women seeking relief from oppressive heat, finding brief respite in shade while confronting sudden wildness.
In simple terms: Women seek coolness and reflect on unexpected chaos.
Find shade, pause, and reflect.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- summer heat
- urban walk
- personal crisis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you seek relief in overwhelming moments?
- What does the shade symbolize for you?
Shade offers only temporary relief; underlying issues persist.