“Siete sognatori, e i sogni che custodite sono così tanti che di giorno, nelle ore di veglia, ve li portate appresso come pietre, storie che vi lasciano nella testa il sapore della nebbia finchè le pietre della notte successiva non arrivano a rimpiazzarle.”
Quote by Ellen Meloy
Work
The Anthropology of Turquoise: Reflections on Desert, Sea, Stone, and Sky
This book delves into the rich history and cultural symbolism of turquoise, examining its role in various societies across the ages. The author combines personal experiences with a scholarly approach to provide a comprehensive look at the stone's significance in desert, sea, stone, and sky contexts. more
Author
Ellen Meloy
Ellen Meloy was an American nature writer known for her profound insights into the wilderness and her commitment to environmental issues. Her works, often set in the deserts of New Mexico and Mexico, explore the relationship between humans and nature. more
You May Also Like
Source: Never Give Up on your Dreams
Source: Never Give Up on your Dreams
Source: The Humbling and Other Poems
“A dream is a short trip into the mind’s museum.”
Source: The Oneironaut’s Diary
“And the dreams so rich in color. How else would death call you?”
Source: The Road
Source: God Emperor of Dune
Source: Once I Knew
“what a shame that dreams are not the stuff that stories are made on.”
Source: The Letters of Shirley Jackson
“The mind is a borderless cage hoarding dreams and nightmares.”