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It is no secret. All power is one in source and end, I…

“It is no secret. All power is one in source and end, I think. Years and distances, stars and candles, water and wind and wizardry, the craft in a man's hand and the wisdom in a tree's root: they all arise together. My name, and yours, and the true name of the sun, or a spring of water, or an…” quote by Ursula K. Le Guin
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“It is no secret. All power is one in source and end, I think. Years and distances, stars and candles, water and wind and wizardry, the craft in a man's hand and the wisdom in a tree's root: they all arise together. My name, and yours, and the true name of the sun, or a spring of water, or an unborn child, all are syllables of the great word that is very slowly spoken by the shining of the stars. There is no other power. No other name.”

Ursula K. Le Guin

About This Quote

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

All existence is interconnected; power, names, and elements share a single origin, implying unity in the cosmos.

In simple terms: Everything is linked, sharing one source.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the unity of all things.

Themes

interconnectedness cosmic unity language power nature

Mood

contemplative wonderful

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • spiritual practice
  • environmental stewardship
  • creative writing
  • philosophical debate

Key Concepts

metaphysics ontology mythology symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does seeing unity change your daily choices?
  • What name or word feels most fundamental to you?
A Different Perspective

The concept may be too abstract for practical application.

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