Accidents Quote by Delmore Schwartz
“Where the light is, and each thing clear,Separate from all others, standing in its place,I drink the time and touch whatever's near,And hope for day when the whole world has that face:For what assures her present every year?In dark accidents the mind's sufficient grace.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Light” by Delmore Schwartz, 1945
The poem reflects on clarity and isolation, yearning for a world where all is illuminated and understood, suggesting that insight comes from confronting darkness with grace.
In simple terms: Seeking clarity and unity in a fragmented world.
Key Takeaway
Embrace insight, seek unity.
Themes
clarity
isolation
yearning
grace
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- spiritual contemplation
Key Concepts
philosophy
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does darkness shape your perception?
- What does “the whole world has that face” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Insight may be limited by personal bias.
