Foolish Quote by James Elroy Flecker
“But have you wine and music still,And statues and a bright-eyed love,And foolish thoughts of good and ill,And prayers to them who sit above?”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Golden Journey to Samarkand, 1921
The poet invokes music, art, love, and prayer as enduring comforts amid life’s uncertainties.
In simple terms: Art, love, and prayer provide solace.
Key Takeaway
Seek creative and spiritual outlets for stability.
Themes
art
love
spirituality
comfort
Mood
lyful
hopeful
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- times of grief
- creative blocks
- spiritual searching
Key Concepts
aestheticism
romanticism
Questions to Reflect On
- Which artistic practice steadies you in turmoil?
- How does prayer shape your resilience?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize solace without addressing underlying issues.
