Balance Quote by Hartley Coleridge
“Now, we are agreed, I and my destinies. The total world, Above, below, whate'er is seen or known, And all that men, and all that gods enact, Hopes, fears, imaginations, purposes; With joy, and pain, and every pulse that beats In the great body of the universe, I give to the eternal sisterhood, To make my peace withal! And cast this husk, This hated, mangled, and dishonour'd carcase Into the balance; so have I redeem'd My proper birthright, even the changeless mind, The imperishable essence uncontroll'd.”
About This Quote
The speaker asserts personal agency and unity with the cosmos, seeking to reconcile inner turmoil and external forces through a transformative release of past burdens, aiming for an eternal, immutable consciousness.
In simple terms: Self‑realization within the universal whole.
Key Takeaway
Release past constraints to attain timeless inner peace.
Themes
self‑actualization
cosmic unity
transcendence
inner conflict
spiritual rebirth
Mood
contemplative
determined
hopeful
Type
philosophical
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditative reflection
- creative writing
- ritual purification
- psychological therapy
- philosophical discourse
Key Concepts
agency
balance
impermanence
essence
Practical Applications
- personal growth coaching
- spiritual counseling
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of your identity feel bound by past narratives?
- How might letting go of old grievances expand your sense of self?
