Art Quote by Edgar Lee Masters
“This is Darrow, Inadequately scrawled, with his young, old heart, And his drawl, and his infinite paradox And his sadness, and kindness, And his artist sense that drives him to shape his life To something harmonious, even against the schemes of God.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Unseen", 1922
Darrow balances paradoxes—youth and age, sadness and kindness—while striving for harmony despite divine schemes.
In simple terms: Darrow lives with contradictions, seeking harmony.
Key Takeaway
Embrace contradictions to find balance.
Themes
identity
paradox
spirituality
Mood
reflective
poetic
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- creative writing
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
literary analysis
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile opposing traits within yourself?
- What does “schemes of God” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Divine schemes may be interpreted differently, challenging the notion of external control.
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