For we must not dwell on Death, as it is a mystery and it…
““For we must not dwell on Death, as it is a mystery and it is something Unknown we leave to the Lord and his disposing for if we knew everything we would be too full of perfectly known things, and thus never rested nor content but driven with busyness and stuffed full. When I rode out in the early mornings in summertimes everything appeared to me, one after the other, in its own selfe without having to be known about beforehand, before you even get to it. In the order of the world is a deep pattern. You can’t know if beforehand. If you did you would remain forever unsurprised and dwarfed and hardened. In the early mornings one after another we broke up the planes of water in the pools of Beaverdam with slow steps, horse and rider, and the trees appeared in their reflections like underwater spirits of themselves. Before these things a person is silent.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The quote urges acceptance of death’s mystery and the value of quiet observation in early mornings, suggesting that knowing everything would stifle wonder and contentment.
In simple terms: Accept death’s mystery, stay quiet, observe nature.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty and find peace in silence.
Themes
mystery
acceptance
observation
nature
silence
Mood
contemplative
peaceful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- early morning rides
- nature walks
- meditation
- creative reflection
Key Concepts
existentialism
mindfulness
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does silence change your perception of life?
- What does accepting mystery bring to daily routine?
A Different Perspective
If one seeks control, the unknown may feel threatening.