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The double eyelid of the sun rises and falls on life. The…

“The double eyelid of the sun rises and falls on life. The birds' feet on the windowpane of the sky are what I used to call stars. The earth itself, whose motion seems so inexplicable as long as one remains beneath the vault, the earth that is webfooted with deserts is itself subject to the laws of…” quote by André Breton
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““The double eyelid of the sun rises and falls on life. The birds' feet on the windowpane of the sky are what I used to call stars. The earth itself, whose motion seems so inexplicable as long as one remains beneath the vault, the earth that is webfooted with deserts is itself subject to the laws of migration””

André Breton

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The poem reflects on the mysterious, ever‑changing nature of reality and humanity’s limited perception of the cosmos.

In simple terms: Reality is mysterious and constantly shifting.

Key Takeaway

Embrace wonder and question assumptions.

Themes

mystery perception nature cosmos

Mood

contemplative melancholic

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • stargazing
  • travel
  • scientific observation
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

surrealism philosophical inquiry relativity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your perception shape your reality?
  • What does “webfooted” suggest about adaptability?
A Different Perspective

The abstract language can obscure practical meaning for some readers.

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