O little Cloud," the virgin said, "I charge thee tell to…
““O little Cloud," the virgin said, "I charge thee tell to me, Why thou complainest not when in one hour thou fade away: Then we shall seek thee but not find; ah, Thel is like to Thee. I pass away, yet I complain, and no one hears my voice." The Cloud then shew'd his golden head & his bright form emerg'd, Hovering and glittering on the air before the face of Thel.””
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 questions why the cloud does not complain despite its fleeting nature, reflecting on impermanence and unheard suffering.
In simple terms: Why does the cloud not complain?
Key Takeaway
Consider the silence of fleeting things.
Themes
impermanence
silence
existence
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- meditation
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
transience
voice
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you express unnoticed pain?
- What does the cloud symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
The cloud’s silence may mask deeper turmoil.