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“And every stone and every star a tongue, And every gale of wind a curious song. The Heavens were an oracle, and spoke Divinity: the Earth did undertake The office of a priest; and I being dumb (Nothing besides was dumb) all things did come With voices and instructions...” quote by Thomas Traherne
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“And every stone and every star a tongue, And every gale of wind a curious song. The Heavens were an oracle, and spoke Divinity: the Earth did undertake The office of a priest; and I being dumb (Nothing besides was dumb) all things did come With voices and instructions...”

Thomas Traherne

About This Quote

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

Sees the universe as a living, speaking entity guiding humanity.

In simple terms: Nature speaks to us.

Key Takeaway

Listen to the world around you.

Themes

spirituality nature creativity

Mood

contemplative inspirational

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • creative writing
  • environmental education

Key Concepts

animism poetry divine communication

Questions to Reflect On

  • What messages do you hear in nature?
  • How does this view affect your daily actions?
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