Forgotten things Quote by Aimé Césaire
““There are a whole lot of things whose names I do not know and I’d like to tell you about them in the sky your hair solemnly draws away kinds of rain one no longer sees nuts Saint Elmo’s fire sun lames whispered nights cathedrals too which are the carcasses of large gnawed horses spat by the sea from far away but still worshiped by people a whole lot of forgotten things a whole lot of dreamed things””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Discourse on Colonialism, 1950
The speaker lists countless unknown, forgotten, and imagined wonders, suggesting that human imagination and myth create meaning beyond the tangible world.
In simple terms: Imagination fills gaps left by unknown things.
Key Takeaway
Embrace mystery and let imagination guide you.
Themes
imagination
myth
wonder
memory
colonial critique
Mood
reflective
poetic
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- art criticism
- creative writing
- education
- cultural studies
Key Concepts
existentialism
postcolonial theory
poetics
Questions to Reflect On
- What unknown wonders inspire you?
- How does myth shape cultural identity?
A Different Perspective
The list may be too obscure for practical reflection.
