And he married the Echo one fortunate morn, And Woman…
““And he married the Echo one fortunate morn, And Woman, their beautiful daughter, was born! The daughter of Sunshine and Echo she came With a voice like a song, with a face like a flame; With a face like a flame, and a voice like a song, And happy was Man, but it was not for long! For weather's a painfully changeable thing, Not always the child of the Echo would sing; And the face of the Sun may be hidden with mist, And his child can be terribly cross if she list. And unfortunate man had to learn with surprise That a frown's not peculiar to masculine eyes; That the sweetest of voices can scold and sneer, And cannot be answered - like men - with a spear””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A man learns that joy and love are fragile, and that even beautiful things can become sorrowful and demanding.
In simple terms: Love and happiness are fleeting and require patience.
Key Takeaway
Accept change and be compassionate.
Themes
love
fragility
change
family
expectations
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- parenting
- relationships
- grief
- personal growth
Key Concepts
mythology
human emotion
impermanence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you cope when joy turns to sorrow?
- What expectations do you hold that cause pain?
A Different Perspective
Even beautiful things can become painful; expectations may cause disappointment.