Ballads Quote by Maggie Stiefvater
“This summer-sweet night is only one minute upon one minute upon another Beautiful cacophony, sugar upon lips, dancing to exhaustion I thought of you, before this minute upon another minute upon another Until, numb, my lips fell onto the mouth of another, and I was undone. ~from Golden Tongue: The Poems of Steven Slaughter which is a fictional book in Ballad: A gathering of faerie”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Golden Tongue: The Poems of Steven Slaughter, 2021
Intense, fleeting moments of desire and longing can lead to loss and self‑destruction.
In simple terms: Brief, sweet moments can become overwhelming and ruin you.
Key Takeaway
Cherish moments but guard against excess.
Themes
love
desire
loss
Mood
melancholic
intense
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- intimate encounters
- nighttime reflections
- poetic musings
Key Concepts
ephemeral pleasure
self‑destruction
romantic idealism
Questions to Reflect On
- What boundaries protect you from being undone by desire?
- How do you balance passion with self‑care?
A Different Perspective
Intense emotions can cloud judgment and cause harm.
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