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“Mortal through I be, yea ephemeral, if but a moment I gaze up at the night's starry domain of heaven, Then no longer on earth I stand; I touch the Creator, And my lively spirit drinketh immortality.” quote by Ptolemy
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“Mortal through I be, yea ephemeral, if but a moment I gaze up at the night's starry domain of heaven, Then no longer on earth I stand; I touch the Creator, And my lively spirit drinketh immortality.”

Ptolemy

About This Quote

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

The poet reflects on fleeting mortality, finding solace in the stars and a sense of divine connection that transcends earthly life.

In simple terms: Mortality feels brief, but the stars offer a timeless, divine feeling.

Key Takeaway

Seek comfort in the cosmos.

Themes

mortality spirituality transcendence

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

poetic spiritual

When to use this quote

  • night sky contemplation
  • philosophical meditation
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

ephemerality divine connection cosmic perspective

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the night sky represent for you?
  • How can you find permanence in impermanence?
A Different Perspective

The poem may overlook the harsh realities of death and the need for tangible comfort.

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