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Autumn Quote by Sara Teasdale

“Autumn Dusk I saw above a sea of hills A solitary planet shine, And there was no one, near or far, to keep the world from being mine.” quote by Sara Teasdale
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““ Autumn Dusk I saw above a sea of hills A solitary planet shine, And there was no one, near or far, to keep the world from being mine.””

Sara Teasdale

About This Quote

Source Poem: “Autumn Dusk” by Sara Teasdale, 1915

The speaker feels isolated, seeing a solitary planet in a vast landscape, emphasizing loneliness and personal ownership of the world.

In simple terms: Feeling alone in a vast world, yet owning it.

Key Takeaway

Embrace solitude as creative space.

Themes

loneliness nature solitude ownership creativity

Mood

reflective poetic

Type

melancholic contemplative

When to use this quote

  • writing retreats
  • nature walks
  • meditation
  • artistic creation

Key Concepts

Poetry romanticism existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does solitude inspire your creativity?
  • What practices keep loneliness from becoming isolation?
A Different Perspective

Solitude can also breed despair if not balanced with connection.

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