Bird Quote by Anonymous
“Why can't we be friends now?" said the other, holding him affectionately. "It's what I want. It's what you want." But the horses didn't want it — they swerved apart: the earth didn't want it, sending up rocks through which riders must pass single file; the temple, the tank, the jail, the palace, the birds, the carrion, the Guest House, that came into view as they emerged from the gap and saw Mau beneath: they didn't want it, they said in their hundred voices "No, not yet," and the sky said "No, not there.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Guest House (excerpt), unknown author
A lament about desire versus natural resistance, where many forces oppose a union
In simple terms: Desire meets resistance
Key Takeaway
Accept limits, seek harmony
Themes
desire
resistance
nature
conflict
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- political alliances
- environmental planning
- personal goals
Key Concepts
free will
determinism
environmental constraints
Questions to Reflect On
- What forces shape your desires?
- How do you recognize when to wait?
A Different Perspective
Not all wishes align with reality; timing matters
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