Ne'er saw I, never felt, a calm so deep! The river glideth…
“Ne'er saw I, never felt, a calm so deep! The river glideth at his own sweet will; Dear God! the very houses seem asleep; And all that mighty heart is lying still!”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A deep calm is felt, likened to a river flowing at its own will, while the world seems asleep and the heart lies still.
In simple terms: Nature’s calm mirrors inner peace.
Key Takeaway
Seek stillness in nature.
Themes
nature
inner peace
tranquility
Mood
tranquil
reflective
Type
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- walking in woods
- meditation
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Romanticism
river metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the river symbolize for you?
- How can you achieve such calm?
A Different Perspective
May idealize passivity.