Life Quote by Kate Millett
““Comprehending at one bound the myth of Demeter and knowing that she was Demeter, that the fountain between her thighs was my own youth and I Persephone, who had come to her in spring and would come forever, for she was my youth, older than I and yet my youth, my ever-recurrent spring, and spring itself only a metaphor for the source, the waters, the hidden river, the tunnel of life between her thighs.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Sexual Politics by Kate Millett, 1970
The speaker equates mythic feminine fertility with personal youth and creative force, seeing the body as a source of continual renewal.
In simple terms: Youth is linked to feminine myth and personal creative energy.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and honor your inner source of renewal.
Themes
mythology
identity
creativity
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
philosophical
metaphorical
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- artistic creation
- psychological exploration
Key Concepts
Feminine archetype
life cycles
self‑discovery
Questions to Reflect On
- How does myth shape your self‑image?
- What personal 'spring' can you nurture?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may obscure practical self‑care.
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