I cannot walk through the suburbs in the solitude of the night without thinking that the night pleases us because it suppresses idle details, just as our memory does.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Night and memory both hide unnecessary details to soothe us.
- In plain terms
- Darkness and memory keep away clutter.
- What can you take from it?
- Simplify surroundings to find peace.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does quiet help you remember?
- What do you hide in dark?
Another view
Night can also reveal fears, not just details.
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