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Brightness Quote by Stephen Spender

“For I had expected always Some brightness to hold in trust, Some final innocence To save from dust” quote by Stephen Spender
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“For I had expected always Some brightness to hold in trust, Some final innocence To save from dust”

Stephen Spender

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.

Key Takeaway

Cherish moments of light.

Themes

hope innocence decay poetry

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

poetic reflective

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • grief
  • comfort
  • finding meaning

Key Concepts

Existentialism transience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you hold onto hope in loss?
  • What does innocence mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Even brief hope cannot fully shield from loss.

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