Alive Quote by James Parton
“From Heaven I fall, though from earth I begin. No lady alive can show such a skin. I'm bright as an angel, and light as a feather, But heavy and dark, when you squeeze me together. Though candor and truth in my aspect I bear, Yet many poor creatures I help to insnare. Though so much of Heaven appears in my make, The foulest impressions I easily take. My parent and I produce one another, The mother the daughter, the daughter the mother.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown, 19th century verse
The speaker describes a paradoxical substance that is both light and heavy, pure and corruptible, creating both truth and traps for creatures.
In simple terms: A contradictory material that can be both good and harmful.
Key Takeaway
Recognize dual nature of things and use wisely.
Themes
paradox
material
dual_nature
trust
danger
Mood
mysterious
reflective
Type
poetic
metaphorical
When to use this quote
- crafting tools
- writing
- artistic expression
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
alchemy
symbolism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the 'Heaven' material represent?
- How can we balance its beneficial and harmful aspects?
A Different Perspective
Its metaphorical meaning may be obscure without context.
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