"Night, the beloved. Night, when words fade and things come alive. When the destructive analysis of day is done, and all that is truly important becomes whole and sound again. When man reassembles his fragmentary self and grows with the calm of a tree"
- Antoine de Saint-Exupery
About this Quote
This quote by Antoine de Saint-Exupery speaks with the power of night and its capability to bring peace and clarity. Night is a time when words no longer have the very same power to divide and destroy, and rather, things come alive. Throughout the day, we are often taken in by analysis and criticism, but at night, we can take an action back and see the larger photo. We can reconnect with our real selves and find a sense of calm and peace. Night is a time for reflection and growth, and it can assist us to become whole and sound once again. Simply as a tree grows slowly and gradually, night can assist us to grow and become more connected to ourselves and the world around us.
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