Art Quote by Emily Dickinson
“Somewhere in my soul a thought went up in my mind today that I have had before, but did not finish, some way back, I could not fix the year. Nor where it went, nor why it came the second time to me, nor definetly what it was, have I the art to say. But somewhere in my soul, I know I've met the thing before; it just reminded me-' twas all'-and came my way no more.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Soul’s Recollection,” unpublished, 1862
The poet feels a familiar, unfinished thought resurfacing, hinting at a recurring, unresolved idea that she cannot fully articulate.
In simple terms: A familiar unfinished thought returns.
Key Takeaway
Explore and complete lingering ideas.
Themes
memory
creativity
unfinished work
intuition
Mood
melancholic
introspective
hopeful
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- journaling
- creative writing
- meditation
- dream analysis
Key Concepts
recursion
self‑reflection
artistic process
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this recurring thought symbolize for you?
- How can you capture and develop it?
A Different Perspective
The vague nature may cause frustration and stagnation.
