Autumn Quote by Rabindranath Tagore
“The smile that flickers on a baby’s lips when he sleeps- does anyone know where it was born? Yes, there is a rumor that a young pale beam of a crescent moon touched the edge of a vanishing autumn cloud, and there the smile was first born in the dream of a dew-washed morning.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Smile of a Baby”, 1910
A poetic metaphor describing a baby's smile as born from a moonlit, autumnal dream.
In simple terms: Baby's smile likened to a moonlit dream.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate fleeting beauty.
Themes
beauty
innocence
nature
Mood
gentle
contemplative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Parenting moments
- creative writing
- mindfulness
Key Concepts
Metaphor
poetic imagery
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the moon symbolize here?
- How can we find wonder in everyday moments?
A Different Perspective
Interpretation may be overly abstract.
