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Fairies Quote by Hartley Coleridge

“Where'er ye sojourn, and whatever names Ye are or shall be called; fairies, or sylphs, Nymphs of the wood or mountain, flood or field: Live ye in peace, and long may ye be free To follow your good minds.” quote by Hartley Coleridge
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“Where'er ye sojourn, and whatever names Ye are or shall be called; fairies, or sylphs, Nymphs of the wood or mountain, flood or field: Live ye in peace, and long may ye be free To follow your good minds.”

Hartley Coleridge

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Faerie Queene (paraphrased), 1590s

Encourages beings of all kinds to live peacefully and pursue noble thoughts, regardless of their names or forms.

In simple terms: Live peacefully and follow good thoughts.

Key Takeaway

Seek peace and purpose.

Themes

peace purpose diversity

Mood

calm hopeful

Type

inspirational reflective

When to use this quote

  • community building
  • personal growth
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

philosophy humanism mythology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you foster peace among differing groups?
  • What does “good minds” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

May overlook practical challenges of diverse societies.

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