And from that time on I bathed in the Poem Of the Sea, star-infused and churned into milk, Devouring the green azures; where, entranced in pallid flotsam, A dreaming drowned man sometimes goes down.
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All day long he was docile, intelligent, good, Though sometimes changing to a darker mood. He seemed hypocritical, could tell better lies, in the dark he saw dots of colors behind closed eyes, clenched fists, put his tongue out at his elder brother.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote explores the complexity of human nature and the thin line between good and bad.
Arthur Rimbaud's quote delves into the duality of human emotions and behavior. It presents a character who, despite being generally docile and intelligent, can easily shift into darker moods, revealing the inherent contradictions within individuals. This observation reflects the depth of human experience, where righteousness may coexist with hypocrisy and hidden turmoil, inviting reflection on the multifaceted nature of identity.
Themes
Human NatureDualityComplexityEmotionIdentity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a discussion about the complexity of human behavior in psychology classes.
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