Percy Bysshe Shelley Quote

All but the sacred few who could not tame
Their spirits to the conquerors—but as soon
As they had touched the world with living flame,
Fled back like eagles to their native noon.


'The Triumph of Life' (written 1822)


All but the sacred few who could not tame Their spirits to the conquerors—but as soon As they had touched the world with living flame, Fled back...

All but the sacred few who could not tame Their spirits to the conquerors—but as soon As they had touched the world with living flame, Fled back...

All but the sacred few who could not tame Their spirits to the conquerors—but as soon As they had touched the world with living flame, Fled back...

All but the sacred few who could not tame Their spirits to the conquerors—but as soon As they had touched the world with living flame, Fled back...