Blindfold Quote by Dinah Maria Murlock Craik
“The irrevocable Hand That opes the year's fair gate, doth ope and shut The portals of our earthly destinies; We walk through blindfold, and the noiseless doors Close after us, for ever. Pause, my soul, On these strange words - for ever - whose large sound Breaks flood-like, drowning all the petty noise Our human moans make on the shores of Time. O Thou that openest, and no man shuts; That shut'st, and no man opens - Thee we wait!”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown, likely 19th‑century verse
Life’s moments are fleeting; doors of destiny open and close beyond our control, urging mindfulness of each passing instant.
In simple terms: Time passes quickly, doors open and close.
Key Takeaway
Cherish each moment.
Themes
impermanence
destiny
mindfulness
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- philosophical contemplation
Key Concepts
existentialism
temporal awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you honor fleeting moments?
- What doors have you missed?
A Different Perspective
Progress may be limited by acceptance of fate.
