Attitude Quote by Walter Pater
“Not to discriminate every moment some passionate attitude in those about us, and in the very brilliancy of their gifts some tragic dividing on their ways, is, on this short day of frost and sun, to sleep before evening.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Renaissance, Walter Pater, 1868
A fleeting, passionate moment of brilliance can be eclipsed by tragedy, ending before the day’s close.
In simple terms: Brief brilliance can be cut short by sorrow.
Key Takeaway
Cherish moments before they fade.
Themes
beauty
transience
tragedy
passion
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- art criticism
- personal reflection
- creative inspiration
Key Concepts
Aestheticism
impermanence
human frailty
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance admiration with realism?
- What fleeting moments have shaped you?
A Different Perspective
The quote may over‑romanticize fleeting moments, ignoring lasting impact.
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