Hands Quote by Emily Dickinson
“The spreading wide my narrow Hands / To gather Paradise-.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The spreading wide my narrow Hands / To gather Paradise-" (published 1891)
The poet longs to reach an ideal, but feels constrained by limited capacity.
In simple terms: Desire for perfection despite limits.
Key Takeaway
Accept limits while striving.
Themes
aspiration
constraint
spirituality
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- creative work
- spiritual practice
- personal ambition
- goal setting
Key Concepts
longing
paradox
faith
Questions to Reflect On
- What "par do you seek?
- How do you balance ambition with reality?
A Different Perspective
Idealism may lead to frustration if expectations are unrealistic.
