Bars Quote by Anne Sexton
“If I could blame it on all the mothers and fathers of the world, they of the lessons, the pellets of power, they of the love surrounding you like batter ... Blame it on God perhaps? He of the first opening that pushed us all into our first mistakes? No, I'll blame it on Man For Man is God and man is eating the earth up like a candy bar and not one of them can be left alone with the ocean for it is known he will gulp it all down. The stars (possibly) are safe. At least for the moment. The stars are pears that no one can reach, even for a wedding. Perhaps for a death.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Collected Poems, Anne Sexton, 1970
The quote laments humanity’s destructive nature, blaming both divine and human forces for environmental ruin and the loss of distant, untouched wonders.
In simple terms: Humanity destroys nature, leaving stars unreachable.
Key Takeaway
Recognize our impact and protect what remains.
Themes
environment
destruction
humanity
spirituality
responsibility
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- industrial pollution
- climate change
- conservation efforts
- ethical consumption
Key Concepts
anthropocentrism
ecology
mythology
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities do we have to future generations?
- How can we reconcile spiritual beliefs with environmental action?
A Different Perspective
Human progress often conflicts with ecological balance.
