Coherence Quote by John Donne
“And new philosophy calls all in doubt, The element of fire is quite put out; The sun is lost, and the earth, and no man's wit Can well direct him where to look for it. And freely men confess that this world's spent, When in the planets, and the firmament They seek so many new; then see that this Is crumbled out again to his atomies. 'Tis all in pieces, all coherence gone; All just supply, and all relation: Prince, subject, Father, Son, are things forgot.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Anatomy of the World”, 1621
The world feels fragmented and chaotic, with traditional structures and knowledge collapsing into disorder.
In simple terms: The world seems broken and chaotic.
Key Takeaway
Accept impermanence and seek new meaning.
Themes
philosophy
chaos
fragmentation
existential crisis
order vs disorder
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- academic study
- spiritual practice
- creative writing
Key Concepts
metaphysics
cosmology
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives you stability in chaos?
- How do you rebuild meaning?
A Different Perspective
Some find comfort in rebuilding rather than lamenting.
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