Child Quote by Sappho
““Evening you gather back all that dazzling dawn has put asunder: you gather a lamb, gather a kid, gather a child to its mother.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Fragmentary Lyric, 6th century BCE
Evening restores what dawn scattered, reuniting children with their mothers.
In simple terms: Night gathers what day broke apart, reuniting families.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate the cycle of loss and reunion.
Themes
family
reunion
nature
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- parenting
- community gatherings
- rituals
Key Concepts
cyclical renewal
maternal bond
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you restore what has been broken?
- What does “dawn” symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
Assumes literal gathering, may be metaphorical.
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