Apple trees Quote by Anonymous
“remember the golden apple-trees; O, do not pity them, as you watch them drop one by one, for they fall exhausted, numb, blind but in certain ecstasy, for theirs is the hunger for Paradise.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown, 19th century folk verse
The quote depicts a vivid image of golden apple trees that fall exhausted yet ecstatic, symbolizing a yearning for an unattainable paradise.
In simple terms: Desire for paradise leads to both exhaustion and ecstatic longing.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the cost of relentless yearning.
Themes
desire
paradise
exhaustion
ecstasy
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- philosophical contemplation
Key Concepts
spiritual yearning
mythic symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does your “golden apple” represent?
- How can you pursue fulfillment without exhaustion?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may romanticize suffering without offering a path forward.
