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Lord, I do fear Thou'st made the world too beautiful this…

“Lord, I do fear Thou'st made the world too beautiful this year My soul is all but out of me-let fall No burning leaf; prithee, let no bird call.” quote by Edna St. Vincent Millay
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“Lord, I do fear Thou'st made the world too beautiful this year My soul is all but out of me-let fall No burning leaf; prithee, let no bird call.”

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 fears that the world's beauty overwhelms the soul, seeking release from intense emotion.

In simple terms: Beauty can be overwhelming.

Key Takeaway

Find balance between awe and inner peace.

Themes

beauty overwhelm spirituality

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • art appreciation
  • grief
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

existentialism poetry emotion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you stay grounded amid beauty?
  • What rituals calm an overfull heart?
A Different Perspective

Too much beauty can lead to escapism.

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