Eulogy Quote by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
“Our lives are songs; God write the words And we set them to music at pleasure; And the song grows glad, or sweet or sad, As we choose to fashion the measure.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Song of Life", 1889
Life is like a song written by God; we choose its rhythm and mood, shaping it as we wish.
In simple terms: Life is a divine song we compose.
Key Takeaway
Take responsibility for how you live.
Themes
spirituality
creativity
personal agency
Mood
hopeful
contemplative
Type
poetic
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal journaling
- creative projects
- mindful meditation
- life planning
Key Concepts
theology
artistic expression
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide your life’s tempo?
- What influences your emotional melody?
A Different Perspective
May ignore external constraints.
