I lie back. It seems as if the whole world were flowing…
““I lie back. It seems as if the whole world were flowing and curving — on the earth the trees, in the sky the clouds. I look up, through the trees, into the sky. The clouds lose tufts of whiteness as the breeze dishevels them. If that blue could stay for ever; if that hole could remain for ever; if this moment could stay for ever.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: "To the Lighthouse", 1927
The fleeting nature of moments evokes a yearning for permanence, highlighting life's transient beauty and the desire to capture it.
In simple terms: Moments are fleeting, we crave permanence.
Key Takeaway
Cherish and savor present experiences.
Themes
transience
beauty
memory
longing
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
literary
poetic
When to use this quote
- mindfulness practice
- photography
- journaling
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
existentialism
literary
subjectivity
Questions to Reflect On
- What moment would you hold forever?
- How does impermanence shape your values?
A Different Perspective
Attempting to freeze time can lead to obsessive control.