The Master Speed No speed of wind or water rushing by but…
“The Master Speed No speed of wind or water rushing by but you have speed far greater. You can climb back up a stream of radiance to the sky, and back through history up the stream of time. And you were given this swiftness, not for haste nor chiefly that you may go where you will, but in the rush of everything to waste, that you may have the power of standing still-- off any still or moving thing you say. Two such as you with such a master speed From one another once you are agreed that life is only life forevermore together wing to wing and oar to oar.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The passage describes a transcendent speed that lets one rise above time and motion, achieving stillness amid constant change.
In simple terms: A higher speed lets one stand still amid motion.
Key Takeaway
Seek inner stillness despite external flux.
Themes
spirituality
time
tranquility
Mood
calm
contemplative
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- creative reflection
- stress management
- philosophical study
Key Concepts
metaphysics
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “master speed” mean to you?
- How can you cultivate stillness in daily life?
A Different Perspective
Achieving stillness may be elusive in a fast‑paced world.