Changing the world Quote by Edgar Lee Masters
“The soul of the river had entered my soul, And the gathered power of my soul was moving So swiftly, it seemed to be at rest Under cities of cloud and under Spheres of silver and changing worlds Until I saw a flash of trumpets Above the battlements over Time!”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The River” from Spoon River Anthology, 1915
The poem merges the river's soul with the speaker's, evoking a timeless, transcendent journey through imagined realms.
In simple terms: The river and speaker become one, moving beyond ordinary time.
Key Takeaway
Seek unity with nature’s flow.
Themes
nature
spirituality
transcendence
Mood
lyantic
contemplative
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative writing
- environmental activism
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
romanticism
imagery
Questions to Reflect On
- How does nature influence your inner world?
- What does timelessness mean to you?
A Different Perspective
It may romanticize nature, overlooking harsh realities.
