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“Nothing stays not even change, That can grow tired of it's own name; The very thought too much for it. Somewhere in air a stillness is, So far, so thin- But let it alone. Whoever we are it is not for us” quote by Mark Van Doren
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““Nothing stays not even change, That can grow tired of it's own name; The very thought too much for it. Somewhere in air a stillness is, So far, so thin- But let it alone. Whoever we are it is not for us””

Mark Van Doren

About This Quote

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

Change is constant and cannot be resisted; trying to label or stop it leads to fatigue, while stillness exists beyond our grasp.

In simple terms: Change never stops; stillness is beyond us.

Key Takeaway

Accept change, seek stillness.

Themes

change stillness identity acceptance

Mood

contemplative melancholic

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • meditation
  • creative work
  • relationship dynamics

Key Concepts

impermanence existential reflection

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you respond when change feels relentless?
  • What practices help you find stillness amid flux?
A Different Perspective

Change may be overwhelming and lead to paralysis if not balanced with calm.

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