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Eternity Quote by Arthur Rimbaud

“It has been found again. What? – Eternity. It is the sea mingled with the sun.” quote by Arthur Rimbaud
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““It has been found again. What? – Eternity. It is the sea mingled with the sun.””

Arthur Rimbaud

About This Quote

Source Poem: “Le Bateau Ivre” (The Drunken Boat), 1871

Eternity is discovered as a boundless sea merged with the sun, symbolizing infinite, luminous existence.

In simple terms: Eternity is like a sun‑lit sea, endless and bright.

Key Takeaway

Embrace the vast, radiant possibilities of existence.

Themes

existence eternity nature

Mood

dreamy inspirational

Type

poetic metaphorical

When to use this quote

  • artistic inspiration
  • philosophical contemplation
  • creative writing
  • mindfulness practice

Key Concepts

poetry metaphor spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this image alter your view of time?
  • What does “sea mingled with the sun” mean to you personally?
A Different Perspective

May be too abstract for practical application.

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