Discord Quote by Wallace Stevens
“The soul, O ganders, flies beyond the parks And far beyond the discords of the wind.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Idea of Order at Key West" (1942)
The soul transcends ordinary boundaries, soaring beyond ordinary constraints and discord.
In simple terms: The soul can rise above chaos.
Key Takeaway
Seek experiences that elevate your spirit beyond daily turmoil.
Themes
spirituality
freedom
transcendence
Mood
inspired
contemplative
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- creative work
- meditation
- travel
- nature immersion
Key Concepts
poetry
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you cultivate a sense of boundless freedom?
- What practices help your spirit rise above discord?
A Different Perspective
The soul's flight may be limited by physical reality.
![“That country [Carthage] was rapidly sinking into the state of barbarism from whence it had been raised by the Phoenician colonies and Roman laws; and every step of intestine discord was marked by some deplorable victory of savage man over civilized society.” quote by Edward Gibbon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/70c/edward-gibbon-710_barbarism_that-country-carthage-was-rapidly-sinkin_393.jpg)
