Hallelujah Quote by Vladimir Nabokov
“It is a short walk from the hallelujah to the hoot.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Lullaby” from The Gift, 1938
The line juxtaposes sacred praise with mundane chatter, suggesting a thin line between reverence and triviality.
In simple terms: Sacred and trivial are close.
Notice subtle shifts in tone.
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Type
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- analysis
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the contrast reveal?
- How does tone affect meaning?
Interpretation may vary by reader.