To stagnate in the sun, goldenly, like an obscure lake surrounded by flowers.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A desire to remain still and unnoticed while bathed in beauty and warmth.
- In plain terms
- I want to sit quietly in the sun like a hidden, beautiful place.
- What can you take from it?
- Value quiet existence over active achievement.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does it mean to be obscure?
- Can stillness be golden?
Another view
It may overlook the value of action or engagement with the world.
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