Obsessed by a fairy tale, we spend our lives searching for a magic door and a lost kingdom of peace.
Eugene O'NeillRead
I have had my dance with Folly, nor do I shirk the blame; I have sipped the so-called Wine of Life and paid the price of shame; But I know that I shall find surcease, the rest my spirit craves, Where the rainbows play in the flying spray, 'Mid the keen salt kiss of the waves.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the experiences of life, acknowledging both folly and shame, while also expressing hope for peace and fulfillment.
Eugene O'Neill's quote encapsulates a journey through life's pleasures and regrets. The speaker admits to indulgences and the accompanying consequences, but ultimately seeks solace in the beauty of nature, symbolized by the 'rainbows' and 'waves.' This reveals a yearning for spiritual rest and the promise of renewal amidst the chaos of human experience.
Themes
LifeFollyShameNaturePeaceSpirit
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared during a reflective moment at a life coaching seminar.
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