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“Searching my heart for its true sorrow, This is the thing I find to be: That I am weary of words and people, Sick of the city, wanting the sea” quote by Edna St. Vincent Millay
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““Searching my heart for its true sorrow, This is the thing I find to be: That I am weary of words and people, Sick of the city, wanting the sea””

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 feels weary of urban life and seeks solace in the sea, expressing deep sorrow.

In simple terms: Urban fatigue drives longing for natural escape.

Key Takeaway

Seek renewal away from stressful environments.

Themes

sorrow urban fatigue longing

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • city life
  • personal introspection
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

existential fatigue nature as refuge

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the sea symbolize for you?
  • How can you find peace within the city?
A Different Perspective

Escaping may not solve underlying issues.

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