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“Rather than words comes the thought of high windows: The sun-comprehending glass, And beyond it, the deep blue air, that shows Nothing, and is nowhere, and is endless.” quote by Philip Larkin
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““Rather than words comes the thought of high windows: The sun-comprehending glass, And beyond it, the deep blue air, that shows Nothing, and is nowhere, and is endless.””

Philip Larkin

About This Quote

Source Poem: “High Windows” (from *The Whitsun Weddings*, 1964)

The poem imagines limitless sky beyond glass, symbolizing infinite possibility and emptiness.

In simple terms: The sky beyond the window is endless and empty.

Key Takeaway

Embrace the infinite possibilities.

Themes

freedom possibility emptiness nature

Mood

contemplative melancholic

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • contemplation
  • artistic inspiration
  • meditation

Key Concepts

existentialism imagery transcendence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the endless sky represent for you?
  • How do you find meaning in emptiness?
A Different Perspective

Endlessness can feel overwhelming.

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