Embrace the Poetic Beauty of Her Words |

Publish date: 2024-05-27

Sylvia Plath, a brilliant and enigmatic poet of the 20th century, continues to captivate readers with her profound words and raw emotions.

Her insightful quotes offer glimpses into the depths of the human experience, exploring themes of identity, love, and the complexities of the mind.

From her celebrated work “The Bell Jar” to her haunting poetry, Plath’s words resonate with an enduring power, reminding us of the beauty and fragility of life.

Delve into the poetic realm of Sylvia Plath as her poignant quotes invite you to ponder, reflect, and uncover the truths that lie within.

A Brief Biography About Sylvia Plath


Full Name	Sylvia Plath
Birth	October 27, 1932
Death	February 11, 1963
Nationality	American
Professions	Poet, Novelist, Short-story Writer
Themes Explored	Personal struggle, Mental health, Female identity
Birthplace	Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Education	Smith College (graduated summa cum laude in 1955)
Notable Works	– “The Colossus” (1960)
	– “The Bell Jar” (1963)
	– “Ariel” (posthumously published in 1965)
Literary Style	Raw honesty, intense imagery
Marriage	Married Ted Hughes
Children	Frieda and Nicholas
Legacy	Influential figure in confessional poetry
	Inspired numerous poets and writers
	Explored themes of alienation, identity, and the human condition

Quotes About Love

Throughout her career, Plath produced numerous pieces on love that are sympathetic and caring; other pieces comment on the darker sides of romance and the pessimism that often accompany affection.

“There is nothing like puking with somebody to make you into old friends.” – Sylvia Plath, The Bell Jar

“‘If you love her,’ I said, ‘you’ll love somebody else someday.’” – Sylvia Plath, The Bell Jar
“There I went again, building up a glamorous picture of a man who would love me passionately the minute he met me, and all out of a few prosy nothings.”– Sylvia Plath, The Bell Jar
“I have room in me for love. And for ever so many little lives.” – Sylvia Plath, The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath

“Love is a desperate artifice to take the place of those two original parents who turned out not to be omnisciently right gods.” – Sylvia Plath, The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath
“I cut you out because I couldn’t stand being a passing fancy. Before I give my body, I must give my thoughts, my mind, my dreams. And you weren’t having any of those.” – Sylvia Plath, The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath
“How we need another soul to cling to.” – Sylvia Plath, The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath
“If they substituted the word ‘Lust’ for ‘Love’ in the popular songs it would come nearer the truth.” – Sylvia Plath, The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath

Most Famous Sylvia Plath Quotes (BEST)

“Kiss me and you will see how important I am.” – Sylvia Plath

“If you expect nothing from somebody you are never disappointed.” – Sylvia Plath
“Perhaps when we find ourselves wanting everything, it is because we are dangerously close to wanting nothing.” – Sylvia Plath
“I want to live and feel all the shades, tones and variations of mental and physical experience possible in my life. And I am horribly limited.” – Sylvia Plath
“I took a deep breath and listened to the old brag of my heart. I am, I am, I am.” – Sylvia Plath

“You have to be able to make a real creative life for yourself, before you can expect anyone else to provide one ready-made for you.” – Sylvia Plath
“The hardest thing is to live richly in the present without letting it be tainted out of fear for the future or regret for the past.” – Sylvia Plath
“Remember, remember, this is now, and now, and now. Live it, feel it, cling to it. I want to become acutely aware of all I’ve taken for granted.” – Sylvia Plath
“But life is long. And it is the long run that balances the short flare of interest and passion.” – Sylvia Plath

Sylvia Plath Fig Tree Quote

Sylvia Plath Quote Midnight Library

Matt Haig’s novel “The Midnight Library” begins with a quote from Sylvia Plath.

“I can never be all the people I want and live all the lives I want. I can never train myself in all the skills I want. And why do I want?” – Sylvia Plath