Add Quote by A. R. Ammons
“If the greatest god is the stillness all the motions add up to, then we must ineluctably be included.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Great God” in The Selected Poems, 1970
Stillness is the ultimate divine; all motion culminates in it, implying we are inevitably part of that stillness
In simple terms: Stillness is the ultimate divine truth
Key Takeaway
Recognize and embrace the underlying stillness in motion
Themes
spirituality
philosophy
unity
existence
Mood
contemplative
peaceful
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- Meditation
- Nature walks
- Artistic performance
- Scientific observation
Key Concepts
Mysticism
Process Philosophy
Contemplative Practice
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find stillness amid activity?
- What does being part of stillness mean for you?
A Different Perspective
Stillness may be elusive in a chaotic world
