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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…” quote by Earnest Poole
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““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.””

Earnest Poole

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.

Key Takeaway

Embrace your role in humanity’s ongoing journey.

Themes

connection humanity purpose legacy

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • family upbringing
  • personal reflection
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

existentialism collective consciousness transcendence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does recognizing shared humanity affect your actions?
  • What legacy do you wish to leave for future generations?
A Different Perspective

It may romanticize struggle without addressing practical obstacles.

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