Psychology Quote by Wallace Stevens
““... Suppose these hours are composed of ourselves, So that they become an impalpable town, full of Impalpable bells, transparencies of sound. Sounding in transparent dwellings of the self, Impalpable habitations that seem to move In the movement of the colors of the mind. Confused illuminations and sonorities, So much ourselves, we cannot tell apart the idea and bearer - being of the idea…””
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Idea of Order at Key West" (excerpt), 1939
The passage describes how inner experiences blend into an intangible, self‑contained world where perception and identity merge, making it hard to distinguish thought from the thinker.
In simple terms: Our inner world blurs thoughts and self.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the fluidity of self and perception.
Themes
identity
perception
creativity
subjectivity
Mood
introspective
poetic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative writing
- psychology
- mindfulness
Key Concepts
phenomenology
existentialism
language
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you experience the overlap of thought and self?
- Can you identify moments when ideas feel inseparable from you?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may be too abstract for practical application.
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