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“Roses by the head, jasmine at the feet so appear the longings that have passed without being satisfied, not one of them granted a night of sensual pleasure, or one of its radiant mornings.” quote by C.P. Cavafy
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“Roses by the head, jasmine at the feet so appear the longings that have passed without being satisfied, not one of them granted a night of sensual pleasure, or one of its radiant mornings.”

C.P. Cavafy

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 expresses unfulfilled yearning, describing desires that remain unsatisfied and never realized.

In simple terms: Unmet desires linger without fulfillment.

Key Takeaway

Seek fulfillment for deep longings.

Themes

desire longing unfulfillment

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

lyetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • artistic inspiration
  • spiritual quest
  • psychological introspection

Key Concepts

existentialism romantic yearning

Questions to Reflect On

  • What unfulfilled longing drives you?
  • How can you pursue its satisfaction?
A Different Perspective

The poetic language may be abstract, making practical application unclear.

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