Women know the way to rear up children (to be just). They know a simple, merry, tender knack of tying sashes, fitting baby-shoes, and stringing pretty words that make no sense. And kissing full sense into empty words.
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Our Euripides the human, With his droppings of warm tears, and his touchings of things common Till they rose to meet the spheres.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the emotional depth and transformative power of human experience in art.
In this quote, Elizabeth Barrett Browning speaks to the ability of art and humanity to elevate the ordinary and evoke deep emotions. By referencing Euripides, she highlights how art captures the essence of human suffering and beauty, suggesting that through art, common experiences can resonate with the higher realms of existence.
Themes
ArtHumanityEmotionTransformationExperience
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in an art class to inspire students about the emotional power of their work.
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