Quote by Heinrich Heine, Book of SongsLyr

The lotus flower is troubledAt the sun's resplendent light;With sunken head and sadlyShe dreamily waits for the night.

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Summary

The quote portrays the lotus flower's vulnerability in the presence of the sun's brilliance. The lotus, associated with purity and enlightenment, is depicted as troubled and deeply affected by the sun's overwhelming radiance. With a sense of melancholy, the lotus seems to long for the solace of darkness and the respite it brings. This quote symbolizes the contrasting realities of light and darkness, and hints at the idea that even the most serene and divine entities can be affected by the external world and seek refuge from it.

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By Heinrich Heine, Book of SongsLyr

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