Adam Quote by Derek Walcott
““The second Adam since the fall His germinal Corruption held the seed Of that congenital heresy that men fail According to their creed. Craftsman and castaway All heaven in his head, He watched his shadow pray Not for God’s love but human love instead.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Second Adam" (excerpt), 1970
A lament that humanity repeats ancient sins, seeking love in human constructs rather than divine.
In simple terms: Humans repeat old errors, chasing human love over divine.
Recognize and break cycles of inherited corruption.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- spiritual seeking
- cultural critique
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What inherited beliefs shape your actions?
- Can you find divine love within?
Divine love may be dismissed as unattainable.