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“If thou canst but thither, There grows the flower of Peace, The Rose that cannot wither, Thy fortress and thy ease.” quote by Henry Vaughan
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“If thou canst but thither, There grows the flower of Peace, The Rose that cannot wither, Thy fortress and thy ease.”

Henry Vaughan

About This Quote

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

Peace is depicted as a resilient, everlasting rose that offers protection and comfort when one moves toward it.

In simple terms: Peace is a lasting, protective rose.

Key Takeaway

Seek the peaceful path for lasting comfort.

Themes

peace nature spirituality

Mood

serene hopeful

Type

poetic spiritual

When to use this quote

  • conflict resolution
  • meditation
  • spiritual practice
  • personal healing

Key Concepts

metaphor transcendence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps bring you closer to inner peace?
  • How can you nurture your personal “rose of peace”?
A Different Perspective

Peace may be fragile in turbulent times.

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