Bolts Quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson
“Live and lie reclined On the hills like Gods together, careless of mankind. For they lie beside their nectar, and the bolts are hurled Far below them in the valleys, and the clouds are lightly curled Round their golden houses, girdled with the gleaming world.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Eagle” by Alfred Lord Tennyson, 1851
The poem depicts gods on lofty hills, indifferent to humanity, watching the world below with divine detachment.
In simple terms: Gods overlook humanity from high places.
Key Takeaway
Recognize perspective limits.
Themes
divine detachment
nature
power
humanity
perspective
Mood
awe
detached
contemplative
Type
poetic
mythic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- mountain retreats
- philosophical contemplation
- artistic inspiration
- spiritual meditation
Key Concepts
mythology
existentialism
aestheticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does distance affect empathy?
- What responsibilities come with power?
A Different Perspective
The view may romanticize distance, ignoring responsibility.
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