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“Go, little Book! From this my solitude I cast thee on the Waters,--go thy ways: And if, as I believe, thy vein be good, The World will find thee after many days. Be it with thee according to thy worth: Go, little Book; in faith I send thee forth.” quote by Robert Southey
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“Go, little Book! From this my solitude I cast thee on the Waters,--go thy ways: And if, as I believe, thy vein be good, The World will find thee after many days. Be it with thee according to thy worth: Go, little Book; in faith I send thee forth.”

Robert Southey

About This Quote

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

Sending a book into the world with hope it will be valued and discovered.

In simple terms: Launch ideas hoping they find worth.

Key Takeaway

Share work, trust its impact.

Themes

creativity hope legacy

Mood

hopeful poetic

Type

inspiration literary

When to use this quote

  • publishing
  • self‑publication
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

literature symbolism faith

Questions to Reflect On

  • What value does your work hold?
  • How do you measure its impact?
A Different Perspective

Reception is uncertain.

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