Break Quote by Stephen Spender
“My words like eyes that flinch from light, refuse And shut upon obscurity; my acts Cast to their opposites by impatient violence Break up the sequent path; they fly On a circumference to avoid the centre.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Words” by Stephen Spender, 1930s
The speaker describes language and actions that avoid confronting truth, turning inward and becoming contradictory under pressure.
In simple terms: Avoiding truth leads to contradictory behavior.
Key Takeaway
Confront reality directly.
Themes
truth
contradiction
avoidance
violence
perception
Mood
reflective
critical
poetic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- social activism
- conflict resolution
- creative writing
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What truths are you avoiding?
- How does avoidance affect your actions?
A Different Perspective
Blindly avoiding truth can perpetuate harm.
