Bead Quote by Hermann Hesse
““Stages As every flower fades and as all youth Departs, so life at every stage, So every virtue, so our grasp of truth, Blooms in its day and may not last forever. Since life may summon us at every age Be ready, heart, for parting, new endeavor, Be ready bravely and without remorse To find new light that old ties cannot give. In all beginnings dwells a magic force For guarding us and helping us to live. Serenely let us move to distant places And let no sentiments of home detain us. The Cosmic Spirit seeks not to restrain us But lifts us stage by stage to wider spaces. If we accept a home of our own making, Familiar habit makes for indolence. We must prepare for parting and leave-taking Or else remain the slaves of permanence. Even the hour of our death may send Us speeding on to fresh and newer spaces, And life may summon us to newer races. So be it, heart: bid farewell without end.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Stages of Life, 1920
Life changes like seasons; each stage brings new virtues and truths, urging readiness for parting and new beginnings.
In simple terms: Life shifts, urging readiness for change and new beginnings.
Key Takeaway
Embrace change and seek new horizons.
Themes
change
growth
impermanence
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career transitions
- personal loss
- creative projects
- travel
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
life cycles
spiritual journey
Questions to Reflect On
- What partings are you avoiding?
- How can you welcome new opportunities?
A Different Perspective
Resistance to change can cause stagnation.
