Delight Quote by Alice Meynell
“She walks--the lady of my delight-- A sheperdess of sheep. Her flocks are thoughts. She keeps them white; She guards them from the steep. She feeds them on the fragrant height, And folds them in for sleep.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “She Walks”, 1885
The poet likens thoughts to a flock of sheep, gently guided and protected, emphasizing care and purity of the mind.
In simple terms: Thoughts are like a flock, needing gentle guidance.
Key Takeaway
Guard and nurture your thoughts.
Themes
mindfulness
purity
guidance
creativity
inner peace
Mood
calm
inspired
Type
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative writing
- teaching
- parenting
- mental health practice
Key Concepts
metaphor
spirituality
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you tend to your mental “flock”?
- What practices keep thoughts pure?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify complex mental processes.
