Talking to god Quote by Hugh MacDiarmid
““And until that day comes every true man's place/ is to reject all else and be with the lowest,/ the poorest - in the bottom of that deepest of wells/ in which alone is truth; in which is truth only - truth that should shine like the sun,/ with a monopoly of movement, and a sound like talking to God.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Unfinished Song, 1955
The poet urges a solitary, humble pursuit of truth, likening it to a deep well where only pure truth shines.
In simple terms: Seek truth in humility.
Key Takeaway
Embrace solitary truth‑seeking.
Themes
spirituality
truth
humility
solitude
Mood
contemplative
solemn
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- philosophical study
- creative writing
Key Concepts
existentialism
poetic mysticism
Questions to Reflect On
- What truths are found in solitude?
- How does humility affect perception of truth?
A Different Perspective
Isolation can limit shared understanding.
