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Blooming Quote by Naomi Shihab Nye

“I can never see fashion models, lean angular cheeks, strutting hips and blooming hair, without thinking of the skulls at the catacombs in Lima, Peru.” quote by Naomi Shihab Nye
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“I can never see fashion models, lean angular cheeks, strutting hips and blooming hair, without thinking of the skulls at the catacombs in Lima, Peru.”

Naomi Shihab Nye

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Gift of the Sea, 1995

The speaker juxtaposes glamorous fashion with mortality, reminding us that beauty is fleeting and death is ever‑present.

In simple terms: Beauty reminds us of death.

Key Takeaway

Remember mortality to appreciate life.

Themes

mortality beauty contrast

Mood

contemplative melancholic

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • fashion shows
  • art exhibitions
  • travel
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

existentialism impermanence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does awareness of death change your view of beauty?
  • Do you find comfort in this juxtaposition?
A Different Perspective

The comparison may romanticize death, overlooking everyday joys.

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