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“...The means of choice: She might choose to ascend The falling dream, By some angelic power without a name Reverse the motion, plunge into upwardness, Know height without an end, Density melt to air, silence yield a voice-- Within her fall she felt the pull of Grace.” quote by May Sarton
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““...The means of choice: She might choose to ascend The falling dream, By some angelic power without a name Reverse the motion, plunge into upwardness, Know height without an end, Density melt to air, silence yield a voice-- Within her fall she felt the pull of Grace.””

May Sarton

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 describes a transcendent ascent that reverses gravity, merging dream and grace, suggesting spiritual elevation beyond physical limits.

In simple terms: A spiritual rise that defies normal limits.

Key Takeaway

Seek inner grace to rise above constraints.

Themes

spirituality transcendence grace

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • creative writing
  • personal crisis
  • artistic inspiration

Key Concepts

metaphor paradox elevation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you experience grace in daily life?
  • What does “upwardness” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may be too abstract for practical guidance.

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