Autumn Quote by Wallace Stevens
“In a world of universal poverty The philosophers alone will be fat Against the autumn winds In an autumn that will be perpetual.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Collected Poems, 1939
The poet suggests that while the world suffers, only thinkers remain insulated, yet even they cannot escape inevitable decline.
In simple terms: Thinkers stay safe while others suffer, but decay comes for all.
Key Takeaway
Recognize impermanence and seek purpose beyond material comfort.
Themes
philosophy
inequality
impermanence
solitude
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
critical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic life
- political discourse
- personal reflection
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
existentialism
social critique
entropy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does intellectual privilege affect responsibility?
- Can art change the course of societal decay?
A Different Perspective
Even philosophers cannot fully avoid the universal decline of society.
