Duality Quote by Siegfried Sassoon
“In me the tiger sniffs the rose.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Counter‑Attack, 1917
Contrasting fierce inner nature with delicate beauty reveals complex identity.
In simple terms: A tiger senses a rose.
Key Takeaway
Embrace paradoxes.
Themes
identity
nature
beauty
Mood
thoughtful
poetic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- artistic expression
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
dualism
self‑perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the tiger represent for you?
- How do you balance strength and sensitivity?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on contradictions can cause inner tension.
![“The fall [of your soul] from perfection into duality...was naturally followed by the discovery of the duality of good and evil...This is the Biblical version of a myth known to many lands.” quote by Joseph Campbell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9ff/joseph-campbell-300_biblical_the-fall-of-your-soul-from-perfection-in_22526.jpg)
