Builder Quote by Sappho
“Builders, raise the ceiling high, Raise the dome into the sky, Hear the wedding song! For the happy groom is near, Tall as Mars, and statelier, Hear the wedding song!”
About This Quote
Source Poem: *Ode to Marriage*, 6th century BCE, fragmentary lyric
Celebrates the elevation of marriage, urging builders to raise lofty aspirations and rejoice in union
In simple terms: Raise high aspirations for marriage and celebrate together
Key Takeaway
Aim high and celebrate love
Themes
celebration
aspiration
marriage
Mood
joyful
uplifting
Type
poetic
ceremonial
When to use this quote
- weddings
- public ceremonies
- festivals
Key Concepts
symbolic architecture
ritual song
community gathering
Questions to Reflect On
- How does the metaphor of building relate to marriage?
- What emotions does the “wedding song” evoke?
A Different Perspective
Literal interpretation may be obscure to modern readers
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