Love built on beauty, soon as beauty, dies.
John DonneRead
Poor intricated soul! Riddling, perplexed, labyrinthical soul!
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the complexity and struggles of the human soul.
In this quote, John Donne uses vivid imagery to describe the human soul as intricate and complicated, suggesting a state of confusion and a search for understanding. It emphasizes the challenges individuals face in navigating their thoughts and emotions, portraying the soul's journey as akin to traversing a labyrinth full of riddles and perplexities.
Themes
SoulComplexityConfusionHuman ExperiencePhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion about mental health, one might reference this quote to illustrate the complexity of personal struggles.
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