Air Quote by John Armstrong
“Ye who amid this feverish world would wear A body free of pain, of cares a mind, Fly the rank city, shun its turbid air; Breathe not the chaos of eternal smoke And volatile corruption, from the dead, The dying, sickening, and the living world Exhal'd, to sully heaven's transparent dome With dim mortality.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled, 2021
The poet laments a world of pain and corruption, yearning for purity.
In simple terms: A call for a clean, untainted existence.
Key Takeaway
Seek clarity and avoid moral decay.
Themes
philosophy
environment
spirituality
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- environmental activism
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
purity
corruption
existential dread
Questions to Reflect On
- Can one find peace amid chaos?
- What steps lead to a clearer mind?
A Different Perspective
Ideal purity may be unattainable.
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