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Ah, yes, the sea is still and deep, All things within its…

“Ah, yes, the sea is still and deep, All things within its bosom sleep! A single step, and all is o'er, A plunge, a bubble, and no more.” quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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“Ah, yes, the sea is still and deep, All things within its bosom sleep! A single step, and all is o'er, A plunge, a bubble, and no more.”

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

About This Quote

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

The sea is calm and deep, holding hidden life; a single step can plunge one into its depths.

In simple terms: The sea hides mysteries; a step can lead to immersion.

Key Takeaway

Respect nature’s depth before acting.

Themes

nature depth risk

Mood

contemplative poetic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • diving
  • exploration
  • meditation

Key Concepts

philosophy metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the sea symbolize for you?
  • When is a step too sudden?
A Different Perspective

Unseen dangers may arise.

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