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Bird Quote by James Joyce

“It soared, a bird, it held its flight, a swift pure cry, soar silver orb it leaped serene, speeding, sustained, to come, don't spin it out too long long breath he breath long life, soaring high, high resplendent, aflame, crowned, high in the effulgence symbolistic, high, of the ethereal bosom…” quote by James Joyce
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“It soared, a bird, it held its flight, a swift pure cry, soar silver orb it leaped serene, speeding, sustained, to come, don't spin it out too long long breath he breath long life, soaring high, high resplendent, aflame, crowned, high in the effulgence symbolistic, high, of the ethereal bosom, high, of the high vast irradiation everywhere all soaring all around about the all, the endlessnessnessness...”

James Joyce

About This Quote

Source Poem: Unpublished fragment, early 20th century

A vivid, abstract description of a soaring, radiant orb symbolizing boundless energy and transcendence.

In simple terms: A bright sphere rises, representing endless vitality.

Key Takeaway

Embrace expansive, uplifting visions.

Themes

creativity transcendence energy

Mood

dreamy introspective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • artistic inspiration
  • meditation
  • visualization exercises
  • poetry reading

Key Concepts

symbolism abstract imagery

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the orb symbolize for you?
  • How can such imagery inspire action?
A Different Perspective

The language may be overly ornate for clear meaning.

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