It was in Burnham Overy Staithe that I discovered a remarkable book “Maurice Maeterlinck (1905) Treasure of the Humble.” It was profound and timely entry into my life, which came back to me this week! In Maeterlinck is striving for: “a larger idea of beauty, and a better apprehension of its inward and spiritual grace.” He came pretty close to describing it! Thanks for sharing.
“Grace means pardon, forgiveness, favour, benefice, inspiration; it is a form of address, a pleasing style of speaking or painting, a gesture expressing politeness, and, in short, an act that reveals spiritual goodness. Grace is gratuitous; it is a gift. The person who receives it, the favoured one, is grateful for it; if he is not base, he expresses gratitude. That is what I am doing at this very moment with these weightless words.”
Ocatavio Paz (1990) Octavio Paz Nobel Lecture - In Search of the Present
Excellent poem and writing
It was in Burnham Overy Staithe that I discovered a remarkable book “Maurice Maeterlinck (1905) Treasure of the Humble.” It was profound and timely entry into my life, which came back to me this week! In Maeterlinck is striving for: “a larger idea of beauty, and a better apprehension of its inward and spiritual grace.” He came pretty close to describing it! Thanks for sharing.
“Grace means pardon, forgiveness, favour, benefice, inspiration; it is a form of address, a pleasing style of speaking or painting, a gesture expressing politeness, and, in short, an act that reveals spiritual goodness. Grace is gratuitous; it is a gift. The person who receives it, the favoured one, is grateful for it; if he is not base, he expresses gratitude. That is what I am doing at this very moment with these weightless words.”
Ocatavio Paz (1990) Octavio Paz Nobel Lecture - In Search of the Present
I am always grateful when touched by grace.
David
Burnham Overy Staithe a favourite spot of mine - Octavio Paz also much revered in these parts - thank you for linking them for me!