Beautiful Quote by Edna St. Vincent Millay
“Lord, I do fear Thou'st made the world too beautiful this year My soul is all but out of me-let fall No burning leaf; prithee, let no bird call.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Burning Leaf” (1915)
The speaker fears that the world's beauty overwhelms the soul, seeking release from intense emotion.
In simple terms: Beauty can be overwhelming.
Key Takeaway
Find balance between awe and inner peace.
Themes
beauty
overwhelm
spirituality
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- art appreciation
- grief
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
existentialism
poetry
emotion
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you stay grounded amid beauty?
- What rituals calm an overfull heart?
A Different Perspective
Too much beauty can lead to escapism.
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