Great saying by great authors Quote by Allen Tate
“So, Anactoria, go you away With what calm carelessness of sorrow! Your gleaming footstep and your grace, When comes another morrow, Much would I rather then behold Than Lydian cars or infantry.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Anactoria” by Allen Tate, 1930
The speaker laments leaving Anactoria, yearning for her graceful presence over material concerns.
In simple terms: Missing Anactoria more than material things.
Key Takeaway
Cherish personal connections over possessions.
Themes
longing
beauty
materialism
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
literary
When to use this quote
- relationships
- personal loss
- war
- every
Key Concepts
existential yearning
nostalgia
Questions to Reflect On
- What does Anactoria symbolize for you?
- How can we balance longing with present duties?
A Different Perspective
The speaker may idealize the past, ignoring present realities.
