Esteem Quote by Emily Dickinson
“I lost a world the other day. Has anybody found? You'll know it by the rows of stars around it's forehead bound. A rich man might not notice it; yet to my frugal eye of more esteem than ducats. Oh! Find it, sir, for me!”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled (circa 1863) published posthumously
The poet mourns a lost world, likening it to a hidden star; its value is unseen by the wealthy but cherished by the modest.
In simple terms: Lost world is like a hidden star, valuable to the humble.
Key Takeaway
Seek and cherish hidden worth.
Themes
loss
value
humility
search
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- philosophical reflection
- creative writing
Key Concepts
symbolism
contrast
economics
Questions to Reflect On
- What "lost world" have you missed?
- How can you recognize hidden value?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may be too abstract for practical guidance.
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