Fishes Quote by Zora Neale Hurston
“Here was peace. She pulled in her horizon like a great fish-net. Pulled it from around the waist of the world and draped it over her shoulder. So much of life in its meshes! She called in her soul to come and see.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston, 1937
Peace is depicted as a vast, encompassing net that gathers life's complexities and invites the soul to observe.
In simple terms: Peace gathers life's complexity.
Key Takeaway
Seek moments that encompass and calm the soul.
Themes
peace
nature
spirituality
connection
Mood
calm
inspired
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- nature walks
- creative writing
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
metaphor
nature symbolism
inner reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you create a personal “net” for peace?
- What aspects of life do you need to “drape” over?
A Different Perspective
Peace may be fleeting and require effort to maintain.
![“Ships at a distance have every man's wish on board. For some they come in with the tide. For others they sail forever on the horizon, never out of sight, never landing until the Watcher turns his eyes away in resignation, his dreams mocked to death by Time. That is the life of men [and women].” quote by Zora Neale Hurston](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b4c/zora-neale-hurston-923_death_ships-at-a-distance-have-every-man-s-wis_14724.jpg)
