Heaven Quote by Dante Gabriel Rossetti
““The blessed damozel lean'd out From the gold bar of Heaven; Her eyes were deeper than the depth Of waters still'd at even; She had three lilies in her hand, And the stars in her hair were seven.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Blessed Damozel, 1850
The poem paints a heavenly figure with celestial imagery, contrasting earthly longing with divine beauty, using symbolic lilies and stars.
In simple terms: Heavenly beauty meets earthly yearning.
Key Takeaway
Seek beauty in both realms.
Themes
spirituality
love
beauty
Mood
ethereal
romantic
contemplative
Type
poetry
romanticism
When to use this quote
- weddings
- art criticism
- meditation
- creative writing
Key Concepts
symbolism
mythology
romance
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the lilies symbolize?
- How does celestial imagery affect emotion?
A Different Perspective
May idealize love unrealistically.
