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“And the way Though discontinuous, and intermittent, sometimes Not heard of for years at a time, did, Nonetheless, move up, although, to his surprise It was inside the house, And always getting narrower.” quote by John Ashbery
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“And the way Though discontinuous, and intermittent, sometimes Not heard of for years at a time, did, Nonetheless, move up, although, to his surprise It was inside the house, And always getting narrower.”

John Ashbery

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Collected Poems of John Ashbery, 1993

A fragmented, elusive journey progresses despite interruptions and narrowing spaces, surprising the traveler.

In simple terms: Even broken paths keep moving forward.

Key Takeaway

Embrace uncertainty and keep moving.

Themes

uncertainty journey surprise space progress

Mood

reflective curious

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • creative process
  • life transitions
  • overcoming obstacles

Key Concepts

existentialism perception continuity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you navigate unexpected constraints?
  • What does surprise reveal about your direction?
A Different Perspective

The path may become too narrow to sustain momentum.

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