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“And who shall say--whatever disenchantment follows--that we ever forget magic; or that we can ever betray, on this leaden earth, the apple-tree, the singing, and the gold?” quote by Thomas Wolfe
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“And who shall say--whatever disenchantment follows--that we ever forget magic; or that we can ever betray, on this leaden earth, the apple-tree, the singing, and the gold?”

Thomas Wolfe

About This Quote

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

Even in disillusionment, we must not abandon wonder, nature, and beauty.

In simple terms: Don’t forget magic and beauty.

Key Takeaway

Preserve wonder despite cynicism.

Themes

magic nature beauty disenchantment

Mood

poetic contemplative

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • Art criticism
  • personal growth
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

Existentialism aesthetic appreciation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you keep wonder alive?
  • What role does nature play in resilience?
A Different Perspective

Idealism may clash with harsh realities.

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