Arcs Quote by William Ernest Henley
“Between the dusk of a summer night And the dawn of a summer day, We caught at a mood as it passed in flight, And we bade it stoop and stay. And what with the dawn of night began With the dusk of day was done; For that is the way of woman and man, When a hazard has made them one. Arc upon arc, from shade to shine, The World went thundering free; And what was his errand but hers and mine - The lords of him, I and she? O, it's die we must, but it's live we can, And the marvel of earth and sun Is all for the joy of woman and man And the longing that makes them one.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown (likely personal composition)
The poem reflects on the cyclical nature of human relationships, the intertwining of joy and sorrow, and the shared destiny of men and women.
In simple terms: Human connections are cyclical and shared.
Key Takeaway
Embrace shared experiences and their cycles.
Themes
love
life
duality
shared destiny
human connection
Mood
reflective
hopeful
melancholic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marriage
- friendship
- collaborative projects
- grieving together
Key Concepts
existentialism
romanticism
cyclical time
Questions to Reflect On
- How do shared cycles shape personal identity?
- What balance is needed between unity and individuality?
A Different Perspective
May overlook individual agency within relationships.
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