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The skirts of the gods Drag in our mud. We feel the touch…

“The skirts of the gods Drag in our mud. We feel the touch And take it to be a kiss.” quote by Christopher Fry
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“The skirts of the gods Drag in our mud. We feel the touch And take it to be a kiss.”

Christopher Fry

About This Quote

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

Divine or lofty ideals become tainted by earthly reality, yet we interpret that contamination as affection.

In simple terms: High ideals get dirty, we call it love.

Key Takeaway

Recognize when reverence blinds you to harm.

Themes

illusion divinity humanity

Mood

melancholy reflective

Type

literary poetic

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • artistic inspiration
  • spiritual contemplation

Key Concepts

idealism disillusionment

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you confuse pain with love?
  • How does reverence affect perception?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may romanticize exploitation.

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