Embrace Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
““And while throughout the self same motion Repeated on forever flows The thousandfold o er arching ocean Its strong embrace around all throws Streams through all things the joy of living The least star thrilleth fond accord And all their crowding all their striving Is endless rest in God the Lord. - - - GER: Wenn im Unendlichen dasselbe Sich wiederholend ewig fließt, Das tausendfältige Gewölbe Sich kräftig ineinander schließt, Strömt Lebenslust aus allen Dingen, Dem kleinsten wie dem größten Stern Und alles Drängen, alles Ringen Ist ewige Ruh in Gott dem Herrn. Zahme Xenien VI.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Zahme Xenien VI, 1797
The poem describes the endless, cyclical motion of the universe, where all things are interconnected and find peace in divine unity.
In simple terms: All things flow together, finding peace in God.
Key Takeaway
Recognize unity in all experiences.
Themes
spirituality
interconnectedness
peace
nature
divine
Mood
reflective
tranquil
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- nature walks
- philosophical contemplation
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
cosmology
cyclical motion
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does seeing everything as part of a divine flow affect daily choices?
- Can unity coexist with individual responsibility?
A Different Perspective
May overlook personal agency in favor of fatalism.
