Laughter Quote by W. Somerset Maugham
““It was as though the house had been left empty but a minute before and yet that minute was fraught with eternity so that you could not imagine that ever again that house would echo with talk and resound with laughter.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Moon and Sixpence”, 1919
Describes a house emptied moments before, filled with timeless echo and laughter.
In simple terms: A fleeting moment holds eternal resonance.
Key Takeaway
Cherish fleeting moments for lasting impact.
Themes
memory
time
presence
Mood
nostalgic
contemplative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- mindfulness practice
- writing about memory
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
existentialism
temporal perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What moments feel timeless to you?
- How do you preserve fleeting experiences?
A Different Perspective
Interpretation may be subjective.
