Let my name perish, -- the poetry is good poetry and the music is good music,_x000D_ and beauty dieth not, and the heart that needs it will find it.
Sidney LanierRead
I will fly in the greatness of God as the marsh-hen flies,_x000D_ _x000D_ In the freedom that fills all the space 'twixt the marsh and the skies.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote speaks to the boundless freedom and greatness that comes from a spiritual connection with God.
Sidney Lanier's quote evokes a sense of liberation and the extraordinary beauty found in both nature and faith. By comparing the act of flying to a marsh-hen with the greatness of God, Lanier suggests that true freedom lies in embracing spirituality, which empowers individuals to transcend earthly limitations and experience the vastness of existence. The imagery of the open space between the marsh and the sky further symbolizes the limitless potential that comes from a deep connection with the divine.
Themes
FreedomGreatnessGodNatureSpirituality
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about personal growth and spirituality.
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