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Futility Quote by Anne Brontë

“In all we do, and hear, and see, Is restless Toil and Vanity. While yet the rolling earth abides, Men come and go like ocean tides” quote by Anne Brontë
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““In all we do, and hear, and see, Is restless Toil and Vanity. While yet the rolling earth abides, Men come and go like ocean tides””

Anne Brontë

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Restless Soul, 1842

Life is filled with endless toil and vanity, yet the world remains constant while people come and go like tides.

In simple terms: Life’s work feels futile, but the world endures.

Key Takeaway

Accept impermanence and focus on lasting values.

Themes

impermanence vanity work nature humanity

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career stress
  • relationship changes
  • grieving loss
  • daily routine
  • creative blocks

Key Concepts

existentialism stoicism cyclical time

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you find meaning amid endless tasks?
  • What remains constant in your life?
A Different Perspective

It may overlook moments of joy and purpose within work.

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