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Adventure Quote by Henry Vaughan

“Man is the shuttle, to whose winding quest And passage through these looms God ordered motion, but ordained no rest.” quote by Henry Vaughan
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“Man is the shuttle, to whose winding quest And passage through these looms God ordered motion, but ordained no rest.”

Henry Vaughan

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Night, 1655

Human existence is a restless journey, constantly moving without true rest, as ordained by a divine design.

In simple terms: Life is a constant motion without rest.

Key Takeaway

Embrace the journey, seek purpose beyond endless motion.

Themes

existence motion purpose

Mood

contemplative poetic

Type

literary spiritual

When to use this quote

  • career
  • spiritual practice
  • creative work
  • relationships
  • health

Key Concepts

philosophy spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance motion and rest in your life?
  • What purpose drives your continual quest?
A Different Perspective

Rest may be necessary for wellbeing, contradicting the notion of perpetual motion.

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