Blow Quote by William Wordsworth
“The clouds that gather round the setting sun do take a sober colouring from an eye that hath kept watch o'er man's mortality; another race hath been, and other palms are won. Thanks to the human heart by which we live, thanks to its tenderness, its joys, and fears, to me the meanest flower that blows can give thoughts that do often lie too deep for tears.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Prelude” by William Wordsworth, 1850
Observing mortality deepens appreciation for simple beauty and emotional depth.
In simple terms: Seeing death makes small joys profound.
Key Takeaway
Cherish simple moments.
Themes
mortality
beauty
emotion
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
literary
poetic
When to use this quote
- grief
- art appreciation
- nature walks
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Transcendence
sentimentality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does awareness of mortality affect daily joy?
- What simple thing moves you deeply?
A Different Perspective
The poetic tone may idealize suffering.
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