Breaths Quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson
“And so the Word had breath, and wrought With human hands the creed of creeds In loveliness of perfect deeds, More strong than all poetic thoughts; Which he may read that binds the sheaf, Or builds the house, or digs the grave, And those wild eyes that watch the waves In roarings round the coral reef.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Dream of Gerontius” by Alfred Lord Tennyson, 1855
The passage celebrates the creative power of the divine word shaping human life, art, and nature, suggesting that language can bind and build all things.
In simple terms: Divine word shapes life and art.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the power of language in creation.
Themes
creation
divine
art
nature
language
Mood
reverent
inspired
Type
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- writing
- architecture
- burial rituals
- observing nature
Key Concepts
theology
poetics
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does language shape your daily actions?
- Can words truly bind communities?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may over‑idealize language’s influence on concrete reality.
