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Moon Quote by Yukio Mishima

“Great cloud masses boiled up, immense in their quiet majesty. They seemed to drink up all the noise below, even the sound of the sea. It was the height of summer and there was anger in the rays of the sun.” quote by Yukio Mishima
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““Great cloud masses boiled up, immense in their quiet majesty. They seemed to drink up all the noise below, even the sound of the sea. It was the height of summer and there was anger in the rays of the sun.””

Yukio Mishima

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Sound of Waves, 1954

A massive, silent cloud dominates the sky, absorbing all sounds, while summer heat radiates anger, creating a tense atmosphere.

In simple terms: A huge quiet cloud and angry sun set a dramatic scene.

Key Takeaway

Notice how environment reflects inner turmoil.

Themes

nature weather emotion conflict imagery

Mood

melancholic intense

Type

descriptive poetic

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • poetry
  • visual arts
  • meditation

Key Concepts

symbolism atmospheric tension

Questions to Reflect On

  • What emotions does the described scene evoke?
  • How does the environment mirror inner feelings?
A Different Perspective

May be interpreted as overly dramatic or ambiguous.

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