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Music Quote by Vita Sackville-West

“This hour of union with the old woman soothed her like music, like chords lightly touched in the evening, with the shadows closing and the moths bruising beyond an open window. She leaned against the old woman’s knee as a support, a prop, drowned, enfolded, in warmth, dimness, and soft harmonious…” quote by Vita Sackville-West
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““This hour of union with the old woman soothed her like music, like chords lightly touched in the evening, with the shadows closing and the moths bruising beyond an open window. She leaned against the old woman’s knee as a support, a prop, drowned, enfolded, in warmth, dimness, and soft harmonious sounds. The hurly-burly receded; the clangour was stilled…””

Vita Sackville-West

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Edwardians, Vita Sackville-West, 1930

A tender moment of comfort and intimacy eases turmoil, likened to gentle music and dim evening light.

In simple terms: Comfort eases turmoil like soft music.

Key Takeaway

Seek gentle companionship in distress.

Themes

comfort intimacy solace music light

Mood

calm reflective

Type

literary descriptive

When to use this quote

  • elderly care
  • grief support
  • quiet evenings
  • healing moments

Key Concepts

sensory imagery emotional resonance tranquility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does sensory comfort alter emotional pain?
  • What role does shared silence play in healing?
A Different Perspective

May not address deeper conflicts beyond the moment.

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