Change Quote by James Russell Lowell
“The time is ripe, and rotten-ripe, for change; Then let it come: I have no dread of what Is called for by the instinct of mankind. Nor think I that God's world would fall apart Because we tear a parchment more or less. Truth is eternal, but her effluence, With endless change, is fitted to the hour; Her mirror is turned forward, to reflect The promise of the future, not the past. I do not fear to follow out the truth...”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Time Is Ripe” (1845)
Change is inevitable and constant; embracing it aligns with humanity’s instinct and divine order.
In simple terms: Change is constant and necessary.
Key Takeaway
Embrace change willingly.
Themes
change
philosophy
faith
impermanence
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Personal crisis
- social reform
- technological shift
Key Concepts
Dialectics
temporal truth
spiritual growth
Questions to Reflect On
- What change are you resisting?
- How can you align with the present moment?
A Different Perspective
Resistance may arise from fear of unknown outcomes.
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