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“Madame Sosostris, famous clairvoyante, Had a bad cold, nevertheless Is known to be the wisest woman in Europe, With a wicked pack of cards.” quote by TS Eliot
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“Madame Sosostris, famous clairvoyante, Had a bad cold, nevertheless Is known to be the wisest woman in Europe, With a wicked pack of cards.”

TS Eliot

About This Quote

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

Madame Sosostris, a famed clairvoyant, despite illness, is reputed the wisest in Europe, using a deck of cards.

In simple terms: A reputed seer, ill yet wise, uses cards for insight.

Key Takeaway

Even the wise can be flawed; seek multiple perspectives.

Themes

wisdom fortune‑telling health

Mood

mysterious ironic

Type

literary prophetic

When to use this quote

  • decision making
  • creative writing
  • psychic readings

Key Concepts

intuition skepticism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you assess the credibility of a seer?
  • What role does health play in judgment?
A Different Perspective

Reliance on a single source can be risky.

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