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“For whatsoever from one place doth fall, Is with the tide unto an other brought: For there is nothing lost, that may be found, if sought.” quote by Edmund Spenser
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“For whatsoever from one place doth fall, Is with the tide unto an other brought: For there is nothing lost, that may be found, if sought.”

Edmund Spenser

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Faerie Queene” (1590)

Suggests that everything lost can be recovered if one actively searches, likening it to the tide moving objects.

In simple terms: Lost things can be found by seeking them.

Key Takeaway

Search diligently for what you think is gone.

Themes

loss recovery hope

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • searching for missing items
  • reconciling past relationships
  • recovering lost opportunities

Key Concepts

philosophy metaphor determinism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are you willing to seek despite uncertainty?
  • How does hope influence your actions?
A Different Perspective

Search may not guarantee success.

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