Broken Quote by Hart Crane
“And so it was I entered the broken world To trace the visionary company of love, its voice An instant in the wind (I know not whither hurled) But not for long to hold each desperate choice.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Broken World, 1923
The poet seeks love’s visionary guidance amid a fragmented world, but it’s fleeting.
In simple terms: Seeking love’s guidance in a broken world.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love despite impermanence.
Themes
love
search
impermanence
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing poetry
- finding purpose
- navigating loss
Key Concepts
existentialism
poetic vision
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find meaning in a fragmented world?
- Can love be a lasting guide?
A Different Perspective
Love may not provide lasting direction.
