Apples Quote by Vladimir Nabokov
“I was the shadow of the waxwing slain By the false azure in the windowpane; I was the smudge of ashen fluff -and I Lived on, flew on, in the reflected sky. And from the inside, too, I'd duplicate Myself, my lamp, an apple on a plate: Uncurtaining the night, I'd let dark glass Hang all the furniture above the grass, And how delightful when a fall of snow Covered my glimpse of lawn and reached up so As to make chair and bed exactly stand Upon that snow, out in that crystal land!”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unpublished lyric, 1970s (likely personal notebook)
The poet mirrors his surroundings, finding beauty in mundane reflections and transforming ordinary moments into vivid, crystalline imagery.
In simple terms: Seeing beauty in everyday.
Key Takeaway
Observe and celebrate ordinary moments.
Themes
creativity
perception
nature
Mood
contemplative
joyful
Type
artistic
lyilosophical
When to use this quote
- walking in nature
- journaling
- photography
- mindful observation
Key Concepts
imagery
self‑reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What ordinary scene could you re‑imagine poet
- How does reflection change perception?
A Different Perspective
The vision may overlook harsh realities behind the aesthetic.
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