Bird Quote by Theognis
““I heard the voice of that bird, son of Polypas, whose piercing outcry and whose arrival announces to men the season when fields are plowed, and the voice of her broke the heart that darkens within me, since other men posess my flourishing acres now, and not for me are the mules dragging the plow through the grainland, since I have given my heart to the restless seafarer's life.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Greek Elegy, 6th century BC
The speaker laments losing his land and love to others, feeling heartbroken by his restless, seafaring life.
In simple terms: He feels loss of home and love due to his wandering life.
Key Takeaway
Accept change and find purpose beyond possessions.
Themes
loss
longing
wanderlust
Mood
melancholy
reflective
Type
poetic
lament
When to use this quote
- agricultural labor
- seafaring
- personal betrayal
- career shift
Key Concepts
ownership
heartbreak
identity
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you reclaim without abandoning your path?
- How does wandering shape your identity?
A Different Perspective
His yearning may romanticize loss, ignoring practical solutions.
