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“Gently - so have good men taught - Gently, and without grief, the old shall glide Into the new; the eternal flow of things, Like a bright river of the fields of heaven, Shall journey onward in perpetual peace.” quote by William C. Bryant
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“Gently - so have good men taught - Gently, and without grief, the old shall glide Into the new; the eternal flow of things, Like a bright river of the fields of heaven, Shall journey onward in perpetual peace.”

William C. Bryant

About This Quote

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

Gentle transition from old to new, like a river flowing peacefully toward eternity.

In simple terms: Change should be gentle and peaceful.

Key Takeaway

Embrace calm change.

Themes

change peace continuity

Mood

serene hopeful

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • life transitions
  • grieving loss
  • spiritual growth

Key Concepts

metaphor of river eternal flow

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you facilitate gentle transitions?
  • What rituals help ease change?
A Different Perspective

Change can be abrupt and painful.

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