Friendship Quote by Anne Sexton
““To A Friend Whose Work Has Come To Triumph" Consider Icarus, pasting those sticky wintgs on, testing that strange little tug at his shoulder blade, and think of that first flawless moment over the lawn of the labyrinth. Think of the difference it made! There below are the trees, as awkward as camels; and here are the shocked starlings pumping past and think of innocent Icarus who is doing quite well: larger than a sail, over the fog and the blast of the plushy ocean, he goes. Admire his wings! Feel the fire at his neck and see how casually he glances up and is caught, wondrously tunneling into that hot eye. Who cares that feel back to the sea? See him acclaiming the sun and come plunging down while his sensible daddy goes straight into town.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “To A Friend Whose Work Has Come To Triumph” by Anne Sexton, 1972
Celebrates daring ambition and the risks of soaring toward success, acknowledging both triumph and potential downfall.
In simple terms: Bold effort brings both glory and danger.
Key Takeaway
Pursue bold goals, accept risk.
Themes
ambition
risk
triumph
hubris
Mood
inspirational
cautionary
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- artistic creation
- career advancement
- personal challenges
Key Concepts
Mythic archetype
creative process
danger of overreaching
Questions to Reflect On
- What risks are you willing to take?
- How do you balance ambition with caution?
A Different Perspective
It romanticizes risk without addressing consequences.
