Him who trembles before the flame and the flood, And the…
“Him who trembles before the flame and the flood, And the winds that blow through the starry ways, Let the starry winds and the flame and the flood Cover over and hide, for he has no part With the lonely, majestical multitude.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The poem warns that those who fear natural forces are excluded from the grand, solitary cosmos.
In simple terms: Fear keeps one from the vast, solitary universe.
Embrace natural forces, avoid fear.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- philosophical contemplation
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What natural forces do you fear?
- How can embracing them expand your view?
The metaphor may be too abstract for some readers.