Bones Quote by Anonymous
“Of his bones are coral made those are pearls that were his eyes nothing of him that doth fade but doth suffer a sea- change into something rich and strange”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown, modern poetry collection
The speaker likens a person's bones to coral and eyes to pearls, suggesting that after death they transform into something valuable and strange, reflecting on mortality and legacy.
In simple terms: Bones become coral, eyes become pearls, turning into something valuable after death.
Key Takeaway
Recognize that death can lead to lasting, beautiful impact.
Themes
mortality
legacy
transformation
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- memorial services
- artistic inspiration
- philosophical reflection
Key Concepts
metaphor
beauty
impermanence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this metaphor change your view of mortality?
- What does “rich and strange” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
It may romanticize death, ignoring pain and loss.
