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Angel Quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

“An angel visited the green earth, and took a flower away.” quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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“An angel visited the green earth, and took a flower away.”

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Angel” (excerpt), 1845

An angel takes a flower from Earth, symbolizing loss or divine intervention.

In simple terms: Divine forces remove beauty.

Key Takeaway

Notice fleeting beauty.

Themes

nature loss divine poetry

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • gardening
  • memorials
  • spiritual reflection

Key Concepts

symbolism transience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the flower represent?
  • How do you react to sudden loss?
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Interpretation may vary across cultures.

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