Brook Quote by Eliza Lee Follen
““Stop, stop pretty water!" Said Mary one day To a frolicsome brook That was running away. "You run on so fast! I wish you would stay; My boat and my flowers You will carry away. But I will run after: Mother says that I may; For I would know where You are running way." So Mary ran on; But I have heard say, That she never could find Where the brook ran away.””
About This Quote
The speaker chases a fleeting, beautiful thing, hoping to capture it, but it remains elusive.
In simple terms: Pursuing fleeting beauty leads to frustration.
Key Takeaway
Accept impermanence.
Themes
Curiosity
Nature
Transience
Desire
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
Brook:1
Curiosity:1
Running water:0
Water Said:0
Ran Away:1
Said Mary:0
Run Mother:0
Brook Running:0
When to use this quote
- Artistic inspiration
- Nature observation
- Personal goals
Key Concepts
Ephemeral beauty
Attachment
Acceptance
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you chase that slips away?
- How can you appreciate moments without grasping?
A Different Perspective
Chasing may cause loss of present joy.
