Crystals Quote by Yasunari Kawabata
“Put your soul in the palm of my hand for me to look at, like a crystal jewel. I'll sketch it in words...”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unnamed, 1950s
The speaker invites intimate examination of a soul, likening it to a precious crystal to be captured in words.
In simple terms: Soul examined like a crystal.
Seek deep understanding of inner self.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- therapy
- mindfulness
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to hold a soul?
- How can words capture essence?
Risk of objectifying the soul.