Brightness Quote by Stephen Spender
“For I had expected always Some brightness to hold in trust, Some final innocence To save from dust”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Dark Night" by Stephen Spender, 1935
The poet anticipates fleeting hope and purity amidst inevitable decay.
In simple terms: Hope and innocence are fleeting against decay.
Cherish moments of light.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- grief
- comfort
- finding meaning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you hold onto hope in loss?
- What does innocence mean to you?
Even brief hope cannot fully shield from loss.