Child Quote by Arthur Rimbaud
“In the great glasshouses streaming with condensation, the children in mourning-dress beheld marvels.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Great Glasshouses,” 1871
Children in mourning observe wonder amidst sorrow, highlighting how grief can coexist with awe.
In simple terms: Grief and wonder can exist together.
Find beauty even in sorrowful moments.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- funeral rites
- artistic observation
- personal loss
- spiritual reflection
- cultural rituals
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does sorrow shape our perception of beauty?
- Can awe help heal grief?
Focusing on wonder may minimize the depth of mourning.