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“I am an orphan, alone: nevertheless I am found everywhere. I am one, but opposed to myself. I am youth and old man at one and the same time. I have known neither father nor mother, because I have had to be fetched out of the deep like a fish, or fell like a white stone from heaven. In woods and…” quote by Anonymous
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“I am an orphan, alone: nevertheless I am found everywhere. I am one, but opposed to myself. I am youth and old man at one and the same time. I have known neither father nor mother, because I have had to be fetched out of the deep like a fish, or fell like a white stone from heaven. In woods and mountains I roam, but I am hidden in the innermost soul of man. I am mortal for everyone, yet I am not touched by the cycle of aeons.”

Anonymous

About This Quote

A paradoxical entity that exists universally, beyond birth, age, and time, symbolizing an eternal inner truth.

In simple terms: A timeless, universal inner truth.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the timeless truth within yourself.

Themes

paradox eternity inner truth universality

Mood

contemplative mysterious

Type

philosophical poetic

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • meditation
  • creative writing
  • philosophical discussion

Key Concepts

existentialism metaphysics spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this timeless truth mean to you?
  • How can you experience it in daily life?
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It may be too abstract for practical application.

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