Memories Quote by Ezra Pound
““The sky-like limpid eyes, The circular infant's face, The stiffness from spats to collar Never relaxing into grace; The heavy memories of Horeb, Sinai and the forty years, Showed only when the daylight fell Level across the face Of Brennbaum "The Impeccable".””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Impeccable” by Ezra Pound, 1920
The poem juxtaposes vivid, almost sacred imagery of innocence and memory with the weight of history and spiritual yearning, reflecting on the tension between earthly experience and transcendent longing.
In simple terms: Contrasting pure innocence with heavy historical memory.
Key Takeaway
Embrace both the simple and the profound.
Themes
spirituality
memory
contrast
history
poetry
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- artistic analysis
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
transcendence
symbolism
mythic archetypes
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal histories shape your perception of sacredness?
- How do you reconcile mundane reality with spiritual yearning?
A Different Perspective
The dense symbolism may obscure clear meaning for some readers.
