Age Quote by Henry David Thoreau
“In eternity there is indeed something true and sublime. But all these times and places and occasions are now and here. God himself culminates in the present moment and will never be more divine in the lapse of the ages. Time is but a stream I go a-fishing in. I drink at it, but when I drink I see the sandy bottom and detect how shallow it is. Its thin current slides away but eternity remains.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "Walking", 1862
Eternity is present in each moment; time flows like a stream, revealing its shallow nature, while the divine persists beyond.
In simple terms: Each moment holds eternity; time is shallow.
Key Takeaway
Live fully in the present.
Themes
spirituality
time
philosophy
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- nature walks
- creative work
Key Concepts
present‑moment awareness
transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “present moment” mean to you?
- How can you sense eternity daily?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify complex temporal experience.
