Be kind Quote by Mary Oliver
“I want to think again of dangerous and noble things. I want to be light and frolicsome. I want to be improbable and beautiful and afraid of nothing as though I had wings.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Summer Day” collection, “New and Selected Poems”, 1992
The speaker longs for a fearless, imaginative existence, embracing both danger and beauty with childlike freedom.
In simple terms: Desire for bold, playful, fearless living.
Key Takeaway
Embrace curiosity and courage.
Themes
freedom
imagination
courage
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- creative work
- personal growth
- adventure
- overcoming fear
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
existentialism
poetry
self‑actualization
Questions to Reflect On
- What fears hold you back?
- How can you balance daring with reality?
A Different Perspective
Such yearning may ignore practical limits and responsibilities.
