Deeper Quote by Zora Neale Hurston
“There is a basin in the mind where words float around on thought and thought on sound and sight. Then there is a depth of thought untouched by words, and deeper still a gulf of formless feelings untouched by thought.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "Mules and Men", 1935
Thought operates on layers: language, perception, and feeling beyond words.
In simple terms: Mind has layered depths.
Explore deeper feelings.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- mindfulness
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What lies beyond words?
- How can we access non‑verbal feeling?
Abstract language may be hard to apply.