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Be to her, Persephone, All the things I might not be; Take…

“Be to her, Persephone, All the things I might not be; Take her head upon your knee. She that was so proud and wild, Flippant, arrogant and free, She that had no need of me, Is a little lonely child Lost in Hell,—Persephone, Take her head upon your knee; Say to her, “My dear, my dear, It is not so…” quote by Edna St. Vincent Millay
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““Be to her, Persephone, All the things I might not be; Take her head upon your knee. She that was so proud and wild, Flippant, arrogant and free, She that had no need of me, Is a little lonely child Lost in Hell,—Persephone, Take her head upon your knee; Say to her, “My dear, my dear, It is not so dreadful here.””

Edna St. Vincent Millay

About This Quote

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

The speaker urges Persephone to accept love and comfort, countering her wild independence with gentle reassurance.

In simple terms: Encourage a lonely soul to accept kindness.

Key Takeaway

Offer compassion to those who feel isolated.

Themes

love compassion acceptance

Mood

empathetic hopeful

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • mental health support
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

mythology emotional healing

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can vulnerability coexist with strength?
  • How does offering support change a rebellious spirit?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on independence may ignore need for connection.

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