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Angel Quote by James Russell Lowell

“An angel stood and met my gaze, Through the low doorway of my tent; The tent is struck, the vision stays; I only know she came and went.” quote by James Russell Lowell
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“An angel stood and met my gaze, Through the low doorway of my tent; The tent is struck, the vision stays; I only know she came and went.”

James Russell Lowell

About This Quote

Source Poem: “An Angel” from *The Day and the Night*, 1845

A brief, mysterious encounter with an angel leaves a lasting impression despite fleeting presence.

In simple terms: A brief angelic meeting leaves a lasting memory.

Key Takeaway

Notice fleeting moments that shape you.

Themes

spirituality transience memory

Mood

contemplative poetic

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • creative writing
  • reflecting on brief encounters
  • artistic inspiration

Key Concepts

angelic symbolism ephemeral encounters

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the angel represent for you?
  • How do fleeting moments influence lasting change?
A Different Perspective

Angel sightings may be metaphorical, not literal.

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