Emmy, st. 6.
“
O my child, who wronged you first, and began
First the dance of death that you dance so well?
Soul for soul: and I think the soul of a man
Shall answer for yours in hell.
— Arthur Symons
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "O my child, who wronged you first, and began
First the dance of death that you dance so well?
Soul for soul: and I think the soul of a man
Shall answer for yours in hell." in the context of "Emmy, st. 6." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Arthur Symons" (Quotes)
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About Arthur Symons
Arthur William Symons (February 28, 1865 – January 22, 1945) was a British poet and critic.
About Arthur Symons
Arthur William Symons (February 28, 1865 – January 22, 1945) was a British poet and critic.
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