Blow Quote by William Wordsworth
“Great God! I'd rather be A Pagan suckled in a creed outworn; So might I, standing on this pleasant lea, Have glimpses that would make me less forlorn; Have sight of Proteus rising from the sea; Or hear old Triton blow his wreathed horn”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Prelude, Book 1, 1798
The speaker longs for ancient mythic visions to lift his spirits and escape modern melancholy.
In simple terms: Seeking mythic wonder to ease sadness.
Key Takeaway
Find inspiration in timeless stories.
Themes
longing
myth
escape
nature
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- mental health
- spiritual seeking
Key Concepts
Romanticism
mythology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What myths could you invoke for comfort?
- How can nature restore your sense of wonder?
A Different Perspective
Modern life may lack such vivid mythic symbols.
