Writ Quote by Douglas E. Richards
““The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ, moves on: nor all thy piety nor wit shall lure it back to cancel half a line, nor all thy tears wash out a word of it.” —Omar Khayyam ””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Rubaiyat, translated by Edward FitzGerald, 1859
Time moves forward inexorably; once spoken or written, words cannot be undone, regardless of piety or emotion.
In simple terms: Words once spoken cannot be erased.
Key Takeaway
Accept the permanence of actions.
Themes
time
inevitability
words
Mood
thoughtful
accepting
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing
- decision making
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
impermanence
acceptance
regret
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions do you wish could be undone?
- How do you cope with irreversible choices?
