Children Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
““That poem was not by me. It is among the things which quite overpower me; I have never been able to read it without tears coming to my eyes; it sounds like a voice for which I have been waiting and waiting since childhood. The poem is by my friend Lou... She is as shrewd as an eagle and brave as a lion, and yet still a very girlish child, who perhaps will not live long.””
About This Quote
The speaker feels overwhelmed by a powerful poem that evokes deep emotion, attributing it to a friend’s fierce yet tender spirit, hinting at mortality.
In simple terms: The poem moves me to tears; it feels like a long‑awaited voice from a brave, youthful friend.
Key Takeaway
Allow profound art to reveal inner truths.
Themes
art
emotion
friendship
mortality
youth
Mood
poignant
reflective
inspirational
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- reading poetry
- grieving a friend
- reflecting on youth
- creative inspiration
Key Concepts
aesthetic experience
psychic resonance
existential reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotions does this poem awaken in you?
- How do you balance admiration with grief?
A Different Perspective
The poem’s intensity may be too painful for some.
