The Eagle soars in the summit of Heaven, The Hunter with…
““The Eagle soars in the summit of Heaven, The Hunter with his dogs pursues his circuit. O perpetual revolution of configured stars, O perpetual recurrence of determined seasons, O world of spring and autumn, birth and dying The endless cycle of idea and action, Endless invention, endless experiment, Brings knowledge of motion, but not of stillness; Knowledge of speech, but not of silence; Knowledge of words, and ignorance of the Word. All our knowledge brings us nearer to our ignorance, All our ignorance brings us nearer to death, But nearness to death no nearer to GOD. Where is the Life we have lost in living? Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information? The cycles of Heaven in twenty centuries Bring us farther from GOD and nearer to the Dust.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human knowledge expands, yet true understanding of silence, stillness, and the divine remains elusive.
In simple terms: Knowledge grows, but true wisdom stays hidden.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper insight beyond mere facts.
Themes
knowledge
spirituality
existence
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic study
- scientific research
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
silence
stillness
divine
ignorance
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true wisdom look like?
- How can you balance learning with inner stillness?
A Different Perspective
Endless pursuit of data can distract from inner meaning.