Poets are being pursued by the philosophers today, out of the poverty of philosophy. God damn it, you might think a man had no business to be writing, to be a poet unless some philosophic stinker gave him permission.
William Carlos WilliamsRead
O frost bitten blossoms, That are unfolding your wings From out the envious black branches. Bloom quickly and make much of the sunshine. The twigs conspire against you! Hear hem! They hold you from behind.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote encourages fragile blossoms to thrive in spite of adversity and negativity surrounding them.
In this evocative quote, William Carlos Williams highlights the struggle of blossoms that face obstacles in their environment, symbolizing the larger themes of resilience and hope. The 'frost bitten blossoms' represent beauty and potential that must overcome the challenges posed by their surroundings, suggesting that even when confronted by negativity or adversity, one should strive to bloom and embrace the positive aspects of life.
Themes
BlossomResilienceNatureAdversityHope
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about overcoming challenges in life, you might say, 'As William Carlos Williams puts it, bloom quickly and make much of the sunshine.'
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