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Age Quote by Alexander MacLaren

“In heaven after ages of ages of growing glory, we shall have to say, as each new wave of the shoreless, sunlit sea bears us onward, It doth not yet appear what we shall be.” quote by Alexander MacLaren
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“In heaven after ages of ages of growing glory, we shall have to say, as each new wave of the shoreless, sunlit sea bears us onward, It doth not yet appear what we shall be.”

Alexander MacLaren

About This Quote

Source Poem: Unknown source, attributed to Alexander MacLaren

The future is uncertain; we cannot fully know what we will become despite ongoing progress.

In simple terms: Future is unknown.

Key Takeaway

Embrace uncertainty.

Themes

future uncertainty growth

Mood

thoughtful hopeful

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • personal development
  • long‑term goals
  • spiritual contemplation

Key Concepts

potential unknown time

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance hope and doubt?
  • What steps can you take despite unknown outcomes?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on uncertainty can cause paralysis.

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