Bosoms Quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
“All nature ... is a respiration Of the Spirit of God, who, in breathing hereafter Will inhale it into his bosom again, So that nothing but God alone will remain.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Song of Hiawatha”, 1855
The passage suggests that all of nature is a divine breath, eventually returning to God, leaving only the divine.
In simple terms: Nature is a breath of God that returns to Him.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the sacredness of the natural world.
Themes
spirituality
nature
divinity
Mood
reverent
contemplative
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- environmental stewardship
- meditation on nature
- philosophical reflection
Key Concepts
theology
ecology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does seeing nature as divine change your behavior?
- How can this perspective coexist with scientific understanding?
A Different Perspective
The view may overlook scientific explanations of nature.
