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“With my singing I can make, a refuge for my spirit's sake; a house of shining words, to be my fragile immortality.” quote by Sara Teasdale
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“With my singing I can make, a refuge for my spirit's sake; a house of shining words, to be my fragile immortality.”

Sara Teasdale

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The House of Shining Words” (published 1915)

The poet sees singing as a sanctuary, a place where fragile words become lasting art that preserves the spirit.

In simple terms: Singing creates a lasting refuge for the soul.

Key Takeaway

Use creative expression to protect your inner self.

Themes

art music spirituality legacy

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • performance
  • writing
  • personal reflection
  • healing

Key Concepts

poetry self‑expression immortality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does art give you a sense of permanence?
  • What does “fragile immortality” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Creative work can be fleeting; fame may not preserve it.

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