Ambition Quote by John Ashbery
““This was our ambition: to be small and clear and free. Alas, the summer’s energy wanes quickly, A moment and it is gone. And no longer May we make the necessary arrangements, simple as they are. Our star was brighter perhaps when it had water in it.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Summer’s Energy,” 1992
The poem reflects on fleeting ambition and the loss of vitality as time passes.
In simple terms: Dreams fade as energy wanes.
Key Takeaway
Cherish moments before they slip away.
Themes
impermanence
ambition
nature
memory
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal journaling
- artistic inspiration
- mindfulness practice
- seasonal planning
Key Concepts
existential reflection
temporal decay
creative yearning
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you preserve creative spark?
- What rituals honor fleeting moments?
A Different Perspective
Idealism may clash with reality.
