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The prey of fear, he, always curtailed, extinguished…

“The prey of fear, he, always curtailed, extinguished, thwarted by the dusk, work partly done, says to the alternating blaze, "Again the sun! anew each day; and new and new and new, that comes into and steadies my soul."” quote by Marianne Moore
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“The prey of fear, he, always curtailed, extinguished, thwarted by the dusk, work partly done, says to the alternating blaze, "Again the sun! anew each day; and new and new and new, that comes into and steadies my soul."”

Marianne Moore

About This Quote

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

Fear limits action, but hope renews daily resolve, steadiness of soul.

In simple terms: Fear restricts, hope renews.

Key Takeaway

Embrace hope each day.

Themes

hope resilience daily renewal spiritual steadiness

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • spiritual practice
  • overcoming fear
  • daily motivation

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology poetics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you turn fear into daily hope?
  • What steadies your soul in uncertainty?
A Different Perspective

Hope alone may not solve systemic obstacles.

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