Art Quote by Frank Bidart
““The stratagems by which briefly you ameliorated, even seemingly untwisted what still twists within you — you loved their taste and lay there on your side nursing like a puppy.””
About This Quote
Source Poetry Collection: Poems: The Love of the World, 1995
The poet describes fleeting remedies that briefly ease inner turmoil, yet the deeper conflict remains, likened to a comforting but temporary distraction.
In simple terms: Brief comforts mask deeper wounds.
Key Takeaway
Seek lasting healing beyond quick fixes.
Themes
inner conflict
temporary relief
comfort
healing
self-awareness
Mood
reflective
somber
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- mental health
- self-reflection
- seeking comfort
Key Concepts
psychology
poetry
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What deeper work is needed to address the root cause?
- How do temporary comforts affect long-term growth?
A Different Perspective
Quick fixes cannot resolve core issues.
