Centuries Quote by Walter de La Mare
“Oh, no man knows Through what wild centuries Roves back the rose.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Collected Poems, 1972
The quote suggests that the passage of time and history are mysterious and unknowable, like a rose that returns over centuries.
In simple terms: Time hides its secrets like a rose.
Accept mystery, cherish the present.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- writing
- gardening
- learning about history
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you confront the unknown past?
- What does the rose symbolize for you?
The metaphor may obscure concrete understanding of time.