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The night has a thousand eyes, And the day but one; Yet…

“The night has a thousand eyes, And the day but one; Yet the light of the bright world dies, With the dying sun. The mind has a thousand eyes, And the heart but one; Yet the light of a whole life dies, When love is done.” quote by Francis William Bourdillon
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“The night has a thousand eyes, And the day but one; Yet the light of the bright world dies, With the dying sun. The mind has a thousand eyes, And the heart but one; Yet the light of a whole life dies, When love is done.”

Francis William Bourdillon

About This Quote

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

Life’s senses and emotions are abundant, yet true insight and love are singular and can fade when lost.

In simple terms: Many senses, one true insight; love fades when lost.

Key Takeaway

Cherish deep connections and inner clarity.

Themes

perception love transience

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • personal growth
  • grief
  • mindfulness

Key Concepts

philosophy emotional depth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you keep inner light when love ends?
  • What single insight guides you?
A Different Perspective

Even with many perspectives, loss can dim life’s light.

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