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“Less than the cloud to the wind, Less than the foam to the sea, Less than the rose to the storm Am I to thee. More than the star to the night, More than the rain to the tree, More than heaven to earth Art thou to me.” quote by Sara Teasdale
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““Less than the cloud to the wind, Less than the foam to the sea, Less than the rose to the storm Am I to thee. More than the star to the night, More than the rain to the tree, More than heaven to earth Art thou to me.””

Sara Teasdale

About This Quote

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

The poet compares her love to natural elements, stating it is both less and more than various phenomena, emphasizing its paradoxical depth.

In simple terms: Love is simultaneously modest and profound.

Key Takeaway

Embrace love’s contradictions.

Themes

love nature paradox beauty

Mood

poetic intimate

Type

lyilosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • creative writing
  • meditation

Key Concepts

metaphor poetry

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “more than the star” mean to you?
  • How do you reconcile love’s simplicity and grandeur?
A Different Perspective

Love may be idealized beyond reality.

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