Night Quote by Sohrab Sepehri
““Night's bewitching hand Slams the door- in my face and that of sorrow. No matter how hard I try, It only mocks me. All that I designed in daytime, Night came and smeared with smoke. All that I imagined at night, Day came and erased outright.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Night’s Beholding Hand” by Sohrab Sepehri, 1970
The poem contrasts night’s destructive, mocking force with day’s erasing power, highlighting the futility of human plans against uncontrollable forces.
In simple terms: Night and day undermine our efforts.
Key Takeaway
Accept limits and find inner resilience.
Themes
impermanence
struggle
creativity
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- artistic creation
- personal setbacks
- creative blocks
- life planning
Key Concepts
existentialism
nihilism
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond when plans fail?
- What can you control in chaotic moments?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may overgeneralize natural cycles as hostile.
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