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But still when the mists of doubt prevail, And we lie…

“But still when the mists of doubt prevail, And we lie becalmed by the shores of age, We hear from the misty troubled shore The voce of children gone before. Drawing the soul to its anchorage.” quote by Bret Harte
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“But still when the mists of doubt prevail, And we lie becalmed by the shores of age, We hear from the misty troubled shore The voce of children gone before. Drawing the soul to its anchorage.”

Bret Harte

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

When doubt and age weigh heavily, the memory of lost children calls the soul back to its true home.

In simple terms: Doubt and age bring longing for lost innocence.

Key Takeaway

Listen to inner calls for purpose.

Themes

mortality memory spiritual longing

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • grief counseling
  • elder care
  • creative writing
  • personal meditation

Key Concepts

poetry psychology existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What inner voice guides you?
  • How do you find anchorage in doubt?
A Different Perspective

Nostalgia may idealize the past.

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