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Centuries Quote by Walter de La Mare

“Oh, no man knows Through what wild centuries Roves back the rose.” quote by Walter de La Mare
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“Oh, no man knows Through what wild centuries Roves back the rose.”

Walter de La Mare

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.

Key Takeaway

Accept mystery, cherish the present.

Themes

history time beauty

Mood

contemplative melancholic

Type

poetic reflective

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • writing
  • gardening
  • learning about history

Key Concepts

philosophy poetry

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you confront the unknown past?
  • What does the rose symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may obscure concrete understanding of time.

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