Different places Quote by Earnest Poole
““And there came to him a feeling which he had often had before in many different places--that he himself was a part of all this, the great, blind, wistful soul of mankind, which had been here before he was born and would be here when he was dead--still groping, yearning, struggling upward, on and on--to something distant as the sun. And still would he be part of it all, through the eager lives of his children.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown, attributed to Earnest Poole, early 20th century
The speaker feels a deep connection to humanity’s collective yearning and endless striving toward an unattainable ideal, persisting across generations.
In simple terms: We are all part of humanity’s endless quest for meaning.
Embrace your role in humanity’s ongoing journey.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- family upbringing
- personal reflection
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing shared humanity affect your actions?
- What legacy do you wish to leave for future generations?
It may romanticize struggle without addressing practical obstacles.