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“A word of the faith that never balks, Here or henceforward it is all the same to me, I accept Time absolutely. It alone is without flaw, it alone rounds and completes all, That mystic baffling wonder alone completes all.” quote by Walt Whitman
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“A word of the faith that never balks, Here or henceforward it is all the same to me, I accept Time absolutely. It alone is without flaw, it alone rounds and completes all, That mystic baffling wonder alone completes all.”

Walt Whitman

About This Quote

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

Time is an unchanging, flawless force that completes and unifies all existence, a mysterious wonder.

In simple terms: Time is perfect and all‑encompassing.

Key Takeaway

Embrace time’s immutable flow.

Themes

philosophy spirituality existence

Mood

reflective contemplative

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • creative writing
  • life planning

Key Concepts

eternity unity mysticism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does accepting time affect personal responsibility?
  • Can we find freedom within an unchanging timeline?
A Different Perspective

Time’s constancy can feel limiting, ignoring change and agency.

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