Ancient Quote by Bai Juyi
““On the seventh day of the Seventh-month, in the Palace of Long Life, We told each other secretly in the quiet midnight world That we wished to fly in heaven, two birds with the wings of one, And to grow together on the earth, two branches of one tree." Earth endures, heaven endures; some time both shall end, While this unending sorrow goes on and on for ever.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Palace of Long Life", Tang dynasty, 9th century
Two souls desire unity, yearning to become one while acknowledging impermanence of earth and heaven.
In simple terms: Desire for deep connection despite fleeting existence.
Key Takeaway
Cherish bonds, accept change.
Themes
love
impermanence
unity
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- grief
- spiritual practice
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
Taoism
poetry
spiritual longing
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance unity with selfhood?
- What rituals honor fleeting connections?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing unity can ignore individual needs.
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