Darkness Quote by Wallace Stegner
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““[The modern age] knows nothing about isolation and nothing about silence. In our quietest and loneliest hour the automatic ice-maker in the refrigerator will cluck and drop an ice cube, the automatic dishwasher will sigh through its changes, a plane will drone over, the nearest freeway will vibrate the air. Red and white lights will pass in the sky, lights will shine along highways and glance off windows. There is always a radio that can be turned to some all-night station, or a television set to turn artificial moonlight into the flickering images of the late show. We can put on a turntable whatever consolation we most respond to, Mozart or Copland or the Grateful Dead.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Angle of Repose, Wallace Stegner, 1971
Modern life is filled with constant noise, yet we can find solitude and comfort in music and simple moments despite the surrounding clamor.
In simple terms: Even in noisy times, music offers quiet solace.
Key Takeaway
Seek quiet through music and simple rituals.
Themes
isolation
modernity
comfort
Mood
contemplative
nostalgic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- urban living
- remote work
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
noise
solitude
music therapy
Questions to Reflect On
- What song brings you peace in a chaotic environment?
- How do you create moments of silence for yourself?
A Different Perspective
Technology can distract from deeper introspection.
