Afar Quote by Percy Bysshe Shelley
“The desire of the moth for the star, Of the night for the morrow, The devotion to something afar From the sphere of our sorrow.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Moth and the Star” (excerpt), 1824
A yearning for distant, unattainable ideals fuels longing and devotion beyond present sorrow.
In simple terms: Longing for far goals ideals.
Key Takeaway
Embrace hope while staying grounded.
Themes
longing
devotion
idealism
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- artistic inspiration
- personal reflection
- spiritual contemplation
Key Concepts
existential yearning
transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- What distant goal guides you?
- How do you balance yearning with reality?
A Different Perspective
Desire can distract from present duties.
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