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“The old seraph, parcel-gilded, among violets Inhaled the appointed odor, while the doves Rose up like phantoms from chronologies.” quote by Wallace Stevens
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““The old seraph, parcel-gilded, among violets Inhaled the appointed odor, while the doves Rose up like phantoms from chronologies.””

Wallace Stevens

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Man with the Blue Guitar” (1923)

A surreal image blends divine and earthly scents, suggesting fleeting beauty and timeless longing.

In simple terms: Divine scent meets fleeting beauty.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate fleeting moments of beauty.

Themes

beauty transience spirituality imagination

Mood

contemplative evocative

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • art appreciation
  • poetry reading
  • meditation

Key Concepts

Surrealism symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What emotions does this imagery evoke?
  • How do you find meaning in fleeting beauty?
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Interpretation may vary widely.

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