Bees Quote by George Herbert
“If you would bee at ease, all the world is not.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Temple, 1633
The line suggests that personal peace depends on the state of the world; one cannot be at ease if the world is chaotic.
In simple terms: One’s calm mirrors the world’s condition.
Key Takeaway
Seek inner peace regardless of external turmoil.
Themes
peace
inner calm
worldliness
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
calm
Type
spiritual
poetic
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- stress management
- philosophical contemplation
Key Concepts
Stoicism
mindfulness
spiritual poetry
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you find tranquility when everything feels unsettled?
- What practices help detach inner peace from external events?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook personal agency to find peace despite external chaos.
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