Art Quote by William Blake
““O Rose, thou art sick. The invisible worm That flies in the night In the howling storm Has found out thy bed Of crimson joy, And his dark secret love Does thy life destroy.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Sick Rose”, from Songs of Innocence and Experience, 1794
A rose symbolizes love; a worm represents hidden decay that corrupts and destroys the beloved.
In simple terms: Hidden decay destroys love.
Key Takeaway
Beware unseen threats to love.
Themes
love
decay
vulnerability
nature
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
literary
When to use this quote
- relationships
- health
- environmental decay
Key Concepts
symbolism
corruption
fragility
Questions to Reflect On
- What unseen forces harm your relationships?
- How can you protect love?
A Different Perspective
Love can be fragile and hidden.
