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“No man beholds his mother's womb Yet who denies it's there? Coiled To the navel of the world is that Endless cord that links us all To the great Origin. If I lose my way. The trailing cord will bring me to the roots.” quote by Wole Soyinka
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“No man beholds his mother's womb Yet who denies it's there? Coiled To the navel of the world is that Endless cord that links us all To the great Origin. If I lose my way. The trailing cord will bring me to the roots.”

Wole Soyinka

About This Quote

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

The quote uses metaphorical imagery to convey that all beings are connected to a universal source, and that this connection can guide us back to our origins when we lose direction.

In simple terms: We are all linked to a universal source that can guide us home.

Key Takeaway

Trust the underlying connection to find your path.

Themes

connection spirituality identity guidance

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • spiritual seeking
  • creative block
  • loss of purpose

Key Concepts

metaphor cosmology interconnectedness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you recognize the 'cord' in daily life?
  • What does 'great Origin' mean to you?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may be too abstract for practical guidance.

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