Arcs Quote by Robert Browning
“There shall never be one lost good! What was, shall live as before; The evil is null, is nought, is silence implying sound; What was good shall be good, with for evil so much good more; On the earth the broken arcs; in the heaven, a perfect round.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Lost Good" (hypothetical title) by Robert Browning, 19th century
The poem reflects on the persistence of good despite evil, using paradoxical imagery of silence implying sound and broken arcs versus perfect circles.
In simple terms: Good persists despite evil; paradoxical imagery illustrates cosmic balance.
Seek enduring good amidst chaos.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- ethical decision-making
- art appreciation
- spiritual contemplation
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does "silence implying sound" mean to you?
- How can broken arcs become perfect circles?
Interpretations may vary; the abstract language can be obscure.