Broken Quote by Anonymous
“From the sun did I learn this, when it goeth down, the exuberant one: gold doth it then pour into the sea, out of inexhaustible riches, -So that the poorest fisherman roweth even with golden oars! For this did I once see, and did not tire of weeping in beholding it. - Like the sun will also Zarathustra go down: now sitteth he here and waiteth, old broken tables around him, and also new tables half-written.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown, 19th century
The sun’s setting mirrors the cycle of wealth, giving even the poorest a taste of riches.
In simple terms: Even the poor can glimpse wealth as the sun sets.
Key Takeaway
Recognize fleeting opportunities for all.
Themes
wealth
nature
inequality
hope
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Fishing livelihood
- economic disparity
- natural cycles
Key Concepts
Cyclical abundance
symbolism
philosophical reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- How do natural cycles affect social equity?
- Can fleeting abundance inspire lasting change?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize hardship.
