Alas Quote by Sappho
“The moon has set In a bank of jet That fringes the Western sky, The pleiads seven Have sunk from heaven And the midnight hurries by; My hopes are flown And, alas! alone On my weary couch I lie.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown ancient Greek lyric fragment, attributed to Sappho
The speaker feels isolated and despondent as night deepens, reflecting on loneliness and unfulfilled hopes.
In simple terms: Night deepens, speaker feels lonely and hopeful.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge feelings and seek connection.
Themes
loneliness
night
hope
despair
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
poetic
emotional
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- late night contemplation
- creative writing
Key Concepts
existential reflection
emotional yearning
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you do to break the cycle of isolation?
- How might you transform longing into purposeful action?
A Different Perspective
Loneliness may be amplified by self‑focus rather than external circumstances.
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