Ashamed Quote by Denise Levertov
“A blind man. I can stare at him ashamed, shameless. Or does he know it? No, he is in a great solitude. O, strange joy, to gaze my fill at a stranger's face. No, my thirst is greater than before.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Blind Man", 1975
He contemplates the paradox of staring at a blind man, feeling both shame and strange joy, recognizing deeper solitude.
In simple terms: Seeing a blind man evokes complex feelings.
Key Takeaway
Embrace paradoxical emotions.
Themes
solitude
empathy
paradox
Mood
introspective
melancholic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- art galleries
- public spaces
- personal reflection
- mindful walking
Key Concepts
existentialism
human connection
inner conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the blind man's solitude reveal about your own?
- How do you reconcile shame with fascination?
A Different Perspective
Joy may mask discomfort.
