Book Quote by William Faulkner
“When I was little there was a picture in one of our books, a dark place into which a single weak ray of light came slanting upon two faces lifted out of the shadow.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Sound and the Fury, 1929
A fleeting ray of light reveals hidden faces, symbolizing hope breaking through darkness.
In simple terms: Light reveals hidden faces.
Key Takeaway
Seek light in darkness.
Themes
hope
perception
light
shadow
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- creative inspiration
- overcoming adversity
Key Concepts
existentialism
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden truths does your darkness conceal?
- How can you become that ray of light?
A Different Perspective
Light may be fleeting and ambiguous.
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