A dream has power to poison sleep.
Percy Bysshe ShelleyRead
One word is too often profaned For me to profane it, One feeling too falsely disdained For thee to disdain it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the sacredness of certain words and feelings, suggesting that their value should be respected and not tarnished.
Percy Bysshe Shelley reflects on the weight that certain words and feelings carry in human experience. He suggests that some words, often misused, hold a profundity that should not be diminished, highlighting the idea that genuine emotions and ideas are deserving of reverence and respect in our communication and interactions with others.
Themes
WordsFeelingsRespectCommunicationDepth
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of communication, one could use this quote to highlight the power of words.
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