Share & Save
Meaning
The quote suggests that even in something beautiful, there are hidden unpleasant or troubling realities beneath the surface. It points to a habit of looking more closely and noticing what is usually overlooked. The image of red ants makes the hidden part feel alive, uneasy, and impossible to ignore.
When It Was Said
Not documented yet.
Who It Was Said To
Not documented yet.
Historical Context
Not documented yet.
Source
Not documented yet.
Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is listed as attributed.
Did You Know?
Not documented yet.
About David Lynch
American filmmaker and artist
David Lynch was an American filmmaker and artist, active for more than five decades. He became known for a body of work marked by a surreal, dreamlike sensibility, and his name gave rise to the term “Lynchian.” His films and visual art earned major recognition across cinema, including an Academy Honorary Award, prizes at Cannes and Venice, and several other honors. He was also nominated for major awards in film and television, and his work is often associated with an unsettling, distinctive style that shaped modern screen culture.
More from David Lynch (99 quotes) →Other sayings from David Lynch
- “Music as background to me becomes like a mosquito, an insect. In the studio we have big speakers, and to me t…”David Lynch
- “Francis Bacon is one of my giant inspirations. I just love him to pieces.”David Lynch
- “Absurdity is what I like most in life, and there's humor in struggling in ignorance. If you saw a man repeate…”David Lynch
- “This whole world is wild at heart and weird on top.”David Lynch